Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse at Fort Cornwallis, George Town, Malaysia
The white steel framework lighthouse rises 21 meters high within the northeastern section of Fort Cornwallis, overlooking the Penang Strait waters.
The British Malaya government constructed this navigational structure in 1882 at a cost of £10,224, initially naming it Fort Point Lighthouse.
The lighthouse stands as a reminder of British maritime influence in Penang, functioning alongside the historical Fort Cornwallis complex.
The lighthouse emits a red flash every two seconds and maintains a range of 16 nautical miles, guiding maritime traffic through the strait.
The steel frame structure resembles a ship mast design, making it different from traditional solid tower lighthouses found elsewhere in Malaysia.
Operator: Maritime Authority of Malaysia
GPS coordinates: 5.42080,100.34456
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:50
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