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Name: Fort Cornwallis Light (old)  

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Nearest Town or City:
Pulau Pinang, , Malaysia

Location: NE side of Penang Island.


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Photo: Courtesy of Michel Forand

Notes:
This tower was restored in 2005-06 by the State Tourism Development Committee. The presently active 1914 lighthouse stands nearby.

Tower Height: 69

Description of Tower: White cast-iron post.

This light is not operational

Date Established: 1882

Date Present Tower Built: 1882

Date Deactivated: 1914

Current Use: Historic attraction.

Open To Public? Grounds only.


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