Fort Siloso
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Fort Siloso is a decommissioned coastal artillery battery in Sentosa, Singapore. It consists of 12 such batteries which made up "Fortress Singapore" at the start of World War II, and saw action during the Battle of Singapore. The fort is now a military museum open to the public.[1] The Surrender Chambers in Fort Siloso reopened in June 2017 with a refreshed exhibition and free admission.
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Fort Siloso | |
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Sentosa in Singapore | |
Coordinates | 1°15′32″N 103°48′29″E |
Type | Fort |
Site information | |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Renovated |
Website | www |
Site history | |
Built | 1874 (1874) |
Built by | Webb Gillman |
In use | 1965 (1965) |
Fate | Decommissioned, now a museum |
Battles/wars | Battle of Singapore |
Garrison information | |
Garrison | British Royal Artillery Singapore Artillery Corps |
Designated | 15 February 2022; 2 years ago (2022-02-15) |
Reference no. | 74 |
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