Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse

Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse
*Rumah Api Kota Cornwallis*
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Location	George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Coordinates	5°25′14.9″N 100°20′40.6″E / 5.420806°N 100.344611°ECoordinates: 5°25′14.9″N 100°20′40.6″E / 5.420806°N 100.344611°E
Constructed	1882
Tower height	21 metres
Markings	White tower
Focal height	27 m (89 ft)
Range	16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi)
Characteristic	Fl R 2s
NGA no.	112-22056
Admiralty no.	F1494
ARLHS no.	WMA004
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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.^[1]

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 Harbour Lighthouse.^{[citation needed]}

Architecture[]

The lighthouse is made of white steel framework with a height of 21 metres. The light beam reaches a distance of 16 nautical miles.^{[citation needed]}

References[]

^ "Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse". Penang Trails. 30 May 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.

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[1] "Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse". Penang Trails. 30 May 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.

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Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse

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