| Native name | Pulau Rimau |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 05°14′51″N 100°16′21″E |
| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Penang |
| Location | Strait of Malacca |
| Country admin divisions 1 | George Town |
| Country admin divisions title 1 | City |
| Country admin divisions 2 | Southwest |
| Country admin divisions title 2 | District |
| Country admin divisions title 3 | Mukim |
| Country admin divisions 3 | Bayan Lepas |
Rimau Island is an islet off the southeastern tip of Penang Island in the Malaysian state of Penang. The islet was once referred to by French cartographers as Île Cayment (Île Caïman in modern French spelling).[1]
Located nearly 832 m (0.517 mi) from Penang Island, this uninhabited islet is now home to an active lighthouse, which was built by the British in 1885.[2][3][4] This particular lighthouse, a 17 m (56 ft) round cylindrical cast iron tower with lantern and gallery, as well as a single-storey house for the lightkeeper, serves as a beacon for vessels entering the Penang Strait from the south.[3][4]
See also
References
- ^ Eugene Quah (Mar 2024). "A Short History of Pulau Rimau". Penang Monthly. Retrieved 11 Mar 2024.
- ^ Amiruddin, A. r. "Living the lighthouse life - Views | The Star Online". Retrieved 2017-08-07.
- ^ "Guardian angels of ships". NST Online. 2017-08-06. Retrieved 2017-08-07.
- ^ Retrieved 2017-08-07.