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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°E / 5.420806; 100.344611Coordinates: 5°25′14.9″N 100°20′40.6″E / 5.420806°N 100.344611°E / 5.420806; 100.344611 |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1882 |
| Height | 21 metres |
| Markings | White tower |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 27 m (89 ft)  |
| 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]
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]
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]
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