Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse
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Location | George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
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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 |
Year first constructed | 1882 |
Markings / pattern | White tower |
Height | 21 metres |
Focal height |
27 metre |
Range | 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) |
Characteristic |
Fl R 2s |
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.
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.
See also
References
- ↑ "Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse". Penang Trails. 30 May 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
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