Markings / pattern White tower Opened 1882 | Height 21 m Year first constructed 1882 | |
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Location George Town, Penang, Malaysia Range 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) Similar Church Street Pier, City Hall - Penang, Church of the Assumption, Penang Islamic Museum, Fort Cornwallis | ||
The Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse (Malay: Rumah Api Kota Cornwallis) is a lighthouse in Fort Cornwallis, George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It is currently under the management of the Maritime Authority of Malaysia.
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History
The lighthouse was constructed by the British Malaya government in 1882 as the Fort Point Lighthouse with a cost of £10,224. In 1914-1928, the lighthouse underwent renovation and its name was changed to Penang Harbor Lighthouse.
Architecture
The lighthouse is made of white steel framework with a height of 21 meters. The light beam reaches a distance of 16 nautical miles.
References
Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA