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Fort William Lighthouse is located on the Dawson's Hill in the old centre of Cape Coast , in Ghana 's Central Region . The lighthouse is often called Cape Coast Castle Light, although it is not part of the Cape Coast Castle complex. It is about 600 metres (1 3 Castle .[1] [2] other castles and forts in Ghana , the lighthouse was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979 because of its historical importance.[3]
The building was first constructed by the British under Governor Hope-Smith in 1820, and it was named Smith's Tower. In the 1830s, it was reconstructed with more durable materials and renamed Fort William. Since then, it has served as a lighthouse.[4]
Currently, the building houses Ghana Museums & Monuments Board staff (GMMB). Fort William is well maintained and open to visitors.
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Fort William Lighthouse in Ghana
Cannon ball at Fort William Lighthouse in Ghana
Fort William Lighthouse in Ghana
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^ "Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions" . UNESCO World Heritage Convention . Retrieved 9 October 2022 .
^ van Dantzig, Albert (1980). Forts and Castles of Ghana . Sedco Publishing Limited. p. 74. ISBN 9964-720-10-6
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