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Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse

Coordinates: 5°25′14.9″N 100°20′40.6″E / 5.420806°N 100.344611°E / 5.420806; 100.344611
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Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse
Rumah Api Kota Cornwallis
Map
LocationGeorge Town, Penang, Malaysia
Coordinates5°25′14.9″N 100°20′40.6″E / 5.420806°N 100.344611°E / 5.420806; 100.344611
Tower
Constructed1882
Height21 metres (69 ft)
MarkingsWhite tower
Light
Focal height27 m (89 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Range16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi)
CharacteristicFl R 2s Edit this on Wikidata

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.

History

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The lighthouse was constructed by the British Malaya government in 1882 as the Fort Point Lighthouse with a cost of £10,224.[1] Between 1914–1928, the lighthouse underwent renovation and its name was changed to Penang Harbour Lighthouse.[2]

Architecture

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The lighthouse is made of white steel framework and has a height of 21 metres (69 ft). The light beam reaches a distance of 16 nautical miles (18 mi; 30 km).[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Teh, Alan Leam Seng (26 May 2019). "Fort Cornwallis - Shedding light on Penang's early history". New Straits Times. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  2. ^ Teh, Alan Leam Seng (6 August 2017). "Guardian angels of ships". New Straits Times. Retrieved 13 May 2022.