Fort Cornwallis

Fort Cornwallis in Penang

Fort Cornwallis is an old star-shaped fort located on the northeast coast in Penang. It is named after the late 18th century Governor-General, Charles Cornwallis, the 1st Marquess Cornwallis. Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia and it has become one of Penang's prime tourist attractions today.

History

In 1804, Colonel R.T Farquhar, Governor of Penang build the fort with bricks and stones. The fort was used as defense against the pirates, amry of Kedah and the French during the Napoleonic Wars. The building is the earliest roofed structure surviving in Penang from the colonial era.

Attraction

The old cannons

Seri Rambai Cannon, Fort Cornwallis.

The old cannons decorated the fort. The largest cannon is the Seri Rambai Cannon.