Swettenham Pier
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Swettenham Pier is a pier within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Established in 1904, it is the busiest port-of-call in Malaysia for cruise shipping.[2][3] The pier plays a vital role as a major entry point for tourists into Penang, aside from the Penang International Airport and land connections.[4][5]
Quick Facts Carries, Spans ...
Carries | Cruise vessels |
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Spans | Penang Strait |
Locale | George Town, Penang |
Owner | Penang Port Commission |
Maintained by | Penang Port Commission |
Characteristics | |
Construction | Coude, Sons & Matthews |
Total length | 400 m (1,300 ft)[1] |
History | |
Opening date | 1904; 120 years ago (1904) |
Coordinates | 5.418933°N 100.346329°E / 5.418933; 100.346329 |
Location within George Town, Penang | |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | ii, iii, iv |
Designated | 2008 (32nd session) |
Reference no. | 1223 |
Region | Asia-Pacific |
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Other than cruise shipping, Swettenham Pier, located at Weld Quay, has hosted warships as well. Navy ships from several nations, including Singapore, Thailand and the United States, have berthed at the pier in the past.[6][7][8]