| Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse Rumah Api Kota Cornwallis | |
| Location: | George Town, Penang, Malaysia |
| Coordinates: | 5.4208°N 100.3446°W |
| Yearbuilt: | 1882 |
| Marking: | White tower |
| Height: | 21m (69feet) |
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.
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]
The lighthouse is made of white steel framework and has a height of 21m (69feet). The light beam reaches a distance of 16nmi.