raffles lighthouse

what. lighthouse visited (May 2024)

where. Pulau Satumu, West Region, Singapore

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

[Photo: Canon EOS M50, 25 May 2024]

generic lighthouse; postcard: singapore (v2)

what. postcard with lighthouse received

postmark. "SINGAPORE 4 APR 2022"; stamp of Singapore

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

clifford pier red lantern; postcard, unused: singapore

what. unused postcard with lighthouse

where. Clifford Pier, Singapore

remarks. The original pier on the site of the current Clifford Pier was the Johnston's Pier, opened in 1856. Johnston’s Pier was also affectionately known as Ang Teng Beh Tau (in Hokkien), which means “red lamp harbour”, in reference to the red lantern hung at the end of the pier that served as a warning for incoming sea-faring vessels. In 1927, construction work began on the Clifford Pier nearby, and it was officially opened in 1933, to replace Johnston's Pier. Its colloquial name of Ang Teng Beh Tau was also applied to this new structure.

Today, the Clifford Pier building no longer serves its original function. It was closed in 2006 and was converted into a restaurant. Today, it is part of the Fullerton Bay Hotel. In commemoration of its earlier colloquial name, two red lamps of about 1m-high have been installed at the sea-facing side of the building. It is unclear if they were meant to be replicas of the original red lanterns; nonetheless, they appear to be faux lighthouses. The postcard shows one of these lanterns on its right side.

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

generic lighthouse; postcard: singapore

what. postcard with lighthouse received

postmark. "SINGAPORE 4 JUN 2021"; stamp of Singapore

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

various lighthouses; stamps: singapore, n.d.

 the lighthouses. 

• Horsburgh Lighthouse [topmost]
• Raffles Lighthouse [second from top]
• Pulau Pisang Lighthouse [middle]
• Sultan Shoal Lighthouse [second from bottom]
• Bedok Lighthouse [bottommost]

what. personalised stamps with lighthouses on tabs, in presentation pack

where. 

• Horsburgh Lighthouse: Pedra Branca, Singapore
• Raffles Lighthouse: Pulau Satumu, Singapore
• Pulau Pisang Lighthouse: Pulau Pisang, Pontian, Johor, Malaysia
• Sultan Shoal Lighthouse: Sultan Shoal, Singapore
• Bedok Lighthouse: Marine Parade Singapore

issue information. In a presentation pack issued by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), featuring a sheet of personalised stamps with the listed lighthouses featured in tabs.

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

johor strait lighthouse; postcard: singapore

other names. Raffles Marina Lighthouse

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Raffles Marina, Tuas, Singapore

postcard. "SINGAPORE 1 FEB 2021"; stamp of Singapore

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

raffles lighthouse; postcard: singapore (v2)

what. postcard with lighthouse received

where. Pulau Satumu, Singapore

postmark. "SINGAPORE 1 FEB 2021"; stamp of Singapore

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

raffles lighthouse; postcard, unused: singapore

what. unused postcard with lighthouse received

where. Pulau Satumu, Singapore

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

johor strait lighthouse; postcard, unused: singapore

other names. Raffles Marina Lighthouse

what. unused postcard with lighthouse received

where. Raffles Marina, Tuas, Singapore

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

raffles lighthouse; stamp: singapore, 1972

what. stamp with lighthouse

where. Pulau Satumu, Singapore

issue information. 1 value of set of 3 stamps , issued to coins used in Singapore.

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

flagstaff

what. lighthouse seen (September 2019)

where. Fort Canning Hill, Singapore

remarks. This is a replica of the original flagstaff that stood on the original site, where it was used to signal ships coming into the harbour of Singapore. The original was constructed in 1822; the date of the re-construction is unknown; but possibly 2007, when the nearby Fort Canning Lighthouse was re-constructed.

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

amber beacon; stamp: singapore, 2019

what. stamp with lighthouse

where. East Coast Park, Singapore

issue information. 1 value of set of 4 stamps and 1 miniature sheet, issued to commemorate parks in Singapore.

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

fullerton lighthouse; stamps: singapore, 2019

what. stamps with former lighthouse tower

where. Fullerton Hotel, Singapore

issue information. 1 value of set of 6 stamps, issued to commemorate heritage hotels in Singapore. All stamps in the series feature regular as well as self-adhesive versions.

remarks. The Fullerton Lighthouse was a lighthouse fitted atop the then-General Post Office at Fullerton Building in 1958, replacing the Fort Canning Lighthouse. However, its function as a lighthouse became increasing limited due to the growing height of the Singapore skyline. Hence, it was eventually decommissioned in 1978. Fullerton Building is now a hotel, The Fullerton Hotel, and the tower upon which the lantern sat is now a restaurant named, appropriately, The Lighthouse.

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

yellow buoys in marina bay (v4)

what. buoy seen (03 March 2019)

where. Marina Bay, Marina Reservoir

remarks. A pair of yellow buoys seen in Marina Bay, probably to warn boats plying Marina Bay and Singapore River of the nearby columns of the Esplanade Bridge. When facing Marina Bay Sands, the one of the left is inscribed: "5 KNOTS MB1", while the one on the right is inscribed: "5 KNOTS MB2". Both photographs were taken from the Jubilee Bridge.
note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8, 03 March 2019]

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8, 03 March 2019]

yellow buoy in marina bay (v3)

what. buoys seen (03 March 2019)

where. Marina Bay, Marina Reservoir

remarks. The photograph was taken from the Jubilee Bridge.

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8]

yellow buoys in marina bay (v2)

what. buoys seen (06 February 2019)

where. Marina Bay, Singapore

remarks. A series of three yellow buoys in Marina Bay, in the stretch separating Gardens by the Bay East and West, just before the Marina Barrage. One of the buoy is pyramid-shape, with 4 sides and printed on each side is the word: "STOP". The other 2 buoys are poles atop the floatation stand. The photographs were taken from the Marina Barrage.

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

[Photo: Nikon 7500, 06 February 2019;

Credit: Ng JKL]

[Photo: Nikon 7500, 06 February 2019;

Credit: Ng JKL]

yellow buoy in straits of singapore

what. buoy seen (06 February 2019)

where. Marina Barrage, Straits of Singapore, Singapore

remarks. This yellow buoy was seen in the Straits of Singapore from the Marina Barrage, i.e., the seaward side. On the buoy are 2 signs that say: "DANGER CAUTION TO ALL BOATERS BARRAGE UPSTREAM ONLY AUTHORISED VESSELS ALLOWED BEYOND THIS POINT".

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

 [Photo: Nikon D7500, 06 February 2019;

Credit: Ng JKL]

 [Photo: Nikon D7500, 06 February 2019;

Credit: Ng JKL]

yellow buoys in marina bay

what. buoys seen (06 February 2019)

where. Marina Bay, Singapore

remarks. A series of yellow buoys in Marina Bay, in the stretch separating Gardens by the Bay East and West, just before the Marina Barrage. In the direction towards the Marina Barrage, a row of 5 buoys can be seen. The first, third and last buoys have signs on them on their fronts and backs: "DANGER CAUTION TO ALL BOATERS BARRAGE DOWNSTREAM BOATS PROHIBITED BEYOND BUOYED EXCLUSION ZONE 300m DOWNSTREAM", while the second and the fourth have a sign on them that says: "NO ENTRY".

Nearer to Marina Barrage, another series of barriers can be seen. This series is composed of 3 bigger yellow buoys, 7 smaller yellow buoys, and some floating barriers. Of the bigger buoys, the one nearest to the shore on the side of Gardens by the Bay West has a sign that says: "DANGER NO ENTRY". While the other two bigger yellow buoys also bear signs, it is unclear what the signs say. Printed on both sides of each of the 7 smaller buoys are the words: "KEEP OUT".

The first three photographs were taken from the shore where the Marina Barrage building is located while the last was taken from the Marina Barrage.

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8, 06 February 2019]

[Photo: Nikon D7500, 06 February 2019;

Credit: Ng JKL]

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8, 06 February 2019;

N.B.: Third bigger yellow buoy cannot be seen in this photograph]

[Photo: Nikon D7500, 06 February 2019;

Credit: Ng JKL]

yellow beacons at marina barrage

what. beacons seen (06 February 2019)

where. Marina Barrage, Singapore

remarks. This yellow beacon was seen in the Straits of Singapore, off Marina Barrage. A similar structure was seen off the opposite end of the Marina Barrage. The first photograph was taken from the lookout point at the car park of the Marina Barrage while the second was taken from the Marina Barrage.

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8, 06 February 2019]

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8, 06 February 2019]

beacons on structure parallel to marina barrage

what. beacons seen (06 February 2019)

where. structure parallel to Marina Barrage

remarks. A series of 14 beacon lights atop a structure erected to protect Marina Barrage, spaced at regular intervals. The first photograph was taken from lookout point at Marina Barrage car park while the second was taken from the Marina Barrage.

note. Malay for lighthouse: rumah api; Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ); Tamil for lighthouse: கலங்கரை விளக்கம் (kalaṅkarai viḷakkam)

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8, 06 February 2019]

[Photo: Samsung Galaxy S8, 06 February 2019]