Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse at Fort Cornwallis, George Town, Malaysia

The Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse is a white steel-framed tower 21 metres tall, rising from a wider base within Fort Cornwallis in George Town, Penang. Its light beam reaches 16 nautical miles (about 30 kilometres). The tower has a circular gallery with a railing and a multi-sided lantern room under a domed roof.

The structure was built in 1882 by the British colonial administration under the initial name Fort Point Lighthouse. Its construction was part of modernizing the harbor infrastructure during the period of British control in the region.

The lighthouse forms part of Penang's maritime identity and reflects the importance of the harbor for regional trade and shipping. Visitors can sense the connection between the historic port city and its relationship with the sea at this location.

The structure is easy to reach within the fort grounds and offers good visibility from the main pathways of the complex. Visitors should note that the best views of the tower come from specific vantage points throughout the fort.

The lighthouse was built in 1882 as Fort Point Lighthouse at a cost of £10,224, and between 1914 and 1928 it was renovated and renamed Penang Harbour Lighthouse. Its light reaches 16 nautical miles, and it is managed today by the Maritime Authority of Malaysia.