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Built by the British during the 1880’s Fort Siloso is Singapore’s only conserved coastal fortification. The Fort is positioned on the Sentosa which is a well known resort island. The fort is now reinstated as a museum, and is open for public viewing. Here visitors can explore the war history of Singapore and observe Asia’s biggest collection of guns that dates back between the17th and 20th century.
Fort Siloso is a coastal weaponry battery and is among the twelve coastal batteries that formed the ‘Fortress Singapore’ at the beginning of World War Two.
Even though there are remnants of other batteries found on Singapore, Fort Siloso is the only restored battery. A Philippine word ‘Siloso’ means ‘Jealous Person’.
The core of the Fort Siloso is the Surrender Chambers portraying the British Surrender and the Japanese Surrender which were two important events that occurred in Singapore.
Fort Siloso opened its doors to the public in 1975 as the Singapore Gun Museum. The Gate Guard is a 7-Inch RML Gun Barrel. The collection includes over thirty-five guns. There is also a Carronade that was given to the Museum by Lt. General Peter Hunt in 1971.
Tunnel complexes, buildings and gun emplacements are very well conserved. However in some cases alterations have been made in order to allow easy access to tourists. Exhibits based on Singapore’s military history and the Fort’s military history can be seen all over the Fort.
For veterans and families Fort Siloso serves as a vital window to the colonial history of Singapore. It is also a constant reminder of the years of war.
At present Fort Siloso’s bunker has become an exceptional tourist attraction. It is also called as the Battle Box. The fort also brings war history to life by displaying well crafted animatronics, wax figures and audio-visual effects.
Those who wish to further explore Fort Siloso and Singapore’s war history can do so by staying at any Sentosa Island hotel. For luxurious accommodation and a unique resort hotel experience travellers can board in at the nearby Sentosa Island resort that offers superb facilities and designer guestrooms.
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