Rimau Island
Rimau Island is an islet off the southern coast of Penang Island in the State of Penang, Malaysia. Located nearly 832 m (0.517 mi) from the southeastern tip of Penang Island, this uninhabited islet is now home to an active lighthouse, which was built by the British in 1885.[1][2][3] 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.[2][3]
  Rimau Island Rimau Island within the State of Penang | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Southeast Asia |
| Coordinates | 5°14′53.48″N 100°16′10.063″E |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Malacca Strait |
| Administration | |
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| Local government |  |
| District | Southwest Penang Island |
See also
References
- Amiruddin, A. r. "Living the lighthouse life - Views | The Star Online". Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- "Guardian angels of ships". NST Online. 6 August 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- "Lighthouses of Malaysia: West Malaysia West Coast". www.unc.edu. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
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