Rediscovering Singapore's war history through Fort Connaught

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Rediscovering Singapore's war history through Fort Connaught
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You might have heard of Fort Seropong and Fort Siloso on Sentosa, but do you know about Fort Connaught? Fort Connaught was built for the defence of Keppel Harbour, an important ship-building and repair facility during British rule. The fort was armed with 9.2-inch guns, the biggest on Sentosa island and second biggest in Singapore, behind the 15-inch guns at...

You might have heard of Fort Seropong and Fort Siloso on Sentosa, but do you know about Fort Connaught?Fort Connaught was built for the defence of Keppel Harbour, an important ship-building and repair facility during British rule. The fort was armed with 9.2-inch guns, the biggest on Sentosa island and second biggest in Singapore, behind the 15-inch guns at Changi.

Get ready to embark on a historical adventure with Dr John Kwok, a professional historian, and Saifullah Kamaludin, a history enthusiast with SDC, as they bring you through Fort Connaught to explore how coastal fortifications in Singapore contributed to Singapore's defence during WWII.Lace up those shoes , cause you're gonna be hiking up a steep hill to this restricted site.

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