Fort William Lighthouse
| Fort William Lighthouse Cape Coast Castle Light | |
|---|---|
| Part of British Gold Coast | |
 Fort William (publ. 1861) | |
  Fort William Lighthouse Cape Coast Castle Light | |
| Coordinates | 5°06′29″N 1°14′39″W / 5.10797°N 1.24428°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1820 |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | United Kingdom (1820–1957) Ghana (1957–present) |
Fort William Lighthouse is located on the Dawson's Hill in the old centre of Cape Coast, in Ghana's Central Region. The lighthouse is often called Cape Coast Castle Light, although it is not part of the Cape Coast Castle complex. It is about 600 metres (1⁄3 mile) away from the Castle.[1][2]
The building was first constructed by the British under Governor Hope-Smith in 1820, and it was named Smith's Tower. In the 1830s, it was reconstructed with more durable materials and renamed Fort William. Since then, it has served as a lighthouse.[3]
Currently, the building houses Ghana Museums & Monuments Board staff (GMMB). Fort William is well maintained and open to visitors.
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References[]
- ^ "Foghorn Publishing ... Lighthouse Explorer Database ... Cape Coast Castle Light > Lighthouse Digest". Lighthouse Digest. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Ghana". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- ^ van Dantzig, Albert (1980). Forts and Castles of Ghana. Sedco Publishing Limited. p. 74. ISBN 9964-720-10-6.
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- History of Ghana
- Castles in Ghana
- Lighthouses in Ghana