THE SSNVR’S HISTORIC ROLE IN SINGAPORE’S NAVAL STORY
THE SSNVR’S HISTORIC ROLE IN SINGAPORE’S NAVAL STORY
by Singapore Navy Museum
Did you know that the Republic of Singapore Navy
(RSN) has its origins in the Straits Settlements Naval Volunteer Reserve
(SSNVR)? Hear about the SSNVR's formation and its base right at the very spot
that the RSN’s Ensign was hoisted for the first time, and also its role and its
resources during the Second World War. The story of the RSN and how it has
grown into the vital force that it now is, will also be shared through a visit
to the Singapore Navy Museum.
Dress Code: Nil, please dress comfortably with walking shoes.
- Meeting point - Raffles Place MRT station Exit B at 10am.
- Walk to Battery Road (introduce volunteer units / Fort Fullerton).
- Walk to Ocean Financial centre and Collyer Quay (shipping in general / harbour / Clifford pier).
- Walk to Telok Ayer Market area (formation of SSNVR and later raising of ensign) / stories of evacuation.
- Pick up point from Telok Ayer Market at 10.45am.
- 11.30am arrival at Singapore Navy Museum.
- 12.15pm end of tour.