Mission
To bring Singapore’s maritime heritage to life, connecting our shared past to inform our present and inspire future generations
Admiralty Crane Lighter No. 2
The "Admiralty Crane Lighter No. 2" is a remarkable piece of maritime history, believed to be Singapore's oldest operational floating crane, and possibly Asia's too, with an estimated age of 80-90+ years.
Does Singapore have a responsibility to preserve this rare maritime heritage, the vintage floating crane that has silently witnessed pivotal moments in history, from WWII to the country's independence, and still remains in operation today?Read this news
Heritage Myth-Busting:
The Mystery of the National Museum AnchorThe stockless anchor previously displayed in the National Museum of Singapore's WWII section was attributed to the WWII troopship RMS Empress of Asia (including features by I Love Museums). However, archaeological research by Dr. Michael Flecker confirms this attribution was incorrect: the anchors recovered from the site were smaller anchors dropped by commercial shipping that subsequently snared on the wreck over time.
Good read!
..In 1720, Daniel Defoe, the author of Robinson Crusoe, published The Life, Adventures, and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton, a novel that cast the Singapore Strait as one of the world’s most dangerous waterways. Pirates, storms and treacherous waters turned every crossing into a deadly gamble. Though fictional, Defoe’s tale reflected how Europeans of the time imagined the region: distant, perilous and impossible to ignore.....Read more
Core Learning
Discover a broad collection of maritime heritage research, guest speakers, and historical insights.
Experiential Learning
The steps, the smells, the sounds, and the physical immersion bring a vital dimension that no textbook can replicate on its own.
Kopi Shop Learning
The emotions, personal obsessions, and colorful anecdotes make up the unofficial story, which offers a human spark that textbooks alone can’t capture.
Self Learning
Independent discovery is mobile and far-reaching, opening space to set a personal course and explore the overlooked stories of our maritime past.
