Singapore Maritime Heritage Interest Group (SMHIG)
新加坡海事文史兴趣小组
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What is a Kelong?
What is a Kelong?
A kelong is an offshore platform built predominantly with wood and propped up by tree trunks or wooden poles of about 20m in length.
Wooden poles are also used to construct a funnel-like structure to guide the fish into the net in the centre of the kelong. The net is lifted daily and the fish collected for sale... Read more
Wooden poles are also used to construct a funnel-like structure to guide the fish into the net in the centre of the kelong. The net is lifted daily and the fish collected for sale... Read more
Just when did the kelong come to Singapore?
Munshi Abdullah, in his memoirs Hikayat Abdullah, describes the introduction of the kelong, attributed to a man from Malacca named Haji Mata-mata....read more
Singapore's Regatta in 1960s (3 mins)
Singapore’s island location makes it ideal for hosting sea sports competitions. This video features the first Regatta organised by the Siglap Citizens’ Consultative Committee. Races were held for koleks, speedboats, rowing boats, and motor sampans. Source: NAS
Singapore's Sea Sports in 1960s (1 min)
At a sea sports competition on the Singapore waterfront, spectators were treated to kolek and yacht races, and more light-hearted events like the tub race and greasy pole segment. Source; NAS
Petition - Turn the Singapore Navy's 77-year old ship, RSS Resolution (L204) into a ship exhibit
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Educate Singaporeans about fallen WWII troopship
Straits times Forum - 5 Feb 2020
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On Feb 5, 1942, Japanese bombers sank the RMS Empress of Asia, which was carrying troops to reinforce Singapore's defence, off the Sultan Shoal Lighthouse. The World War II troopship's anchor has been on permanent display at the National Museum since 2015.
On Jan 24, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore issued a Port Marine Notice of work to remove the wreck of the Empress of Asia. I believe this is necessary for the sake of safe navigation in Singapore waters, though it may not be a popular decision among the local and overseas heritage communities.
In the spirit of the Singapore Together movement, I suggest that detailed documentation on the Empress of Asia be published in a government publication such as BiblioAsia. Also, incorporate special programmes about the ship - such as an exhibition or site visit - into this year's Battle for Singapore programmes, so more Singaporeans can learn about the ship's World War II story. This way, Singaporeans can also pay tribute to those killed in action during World War II.
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It's about paying tribute, and is not to mourn those dead soldiers,
but to praise them. It's a National Education for our Singapore Soldiers.
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Put more of Empress of Asia wreck on display
Straits times Forum-6 Feb 2020
Who are we?
A group of people with interest and passion in Singapore maritime related heritage...
What's the purpose of this Interest Group?
To share, promote, encourage and support
the tangible and intangible aspect of Singapore maritime related heritage
the tangible and intangible aspect of Singapore maritime related heritage
How are we doing it?
Encourage Self Learning
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Promote Experiential Learning
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