Park Walker - Fort Canning - Raffles Garden (2020 0829)
The Raffles Garden showcases plant species that Raffles, who was a naturalist, encountered while in Southeast Asia. The garden also has features such as lighthouse, flagstaff and time ball.
Time Ball - Historically, the time ball on Fort Canning Hill was raised at 12:55pm and dropped at exactly 1pm daily, according to standard British practice. This helped businesses, government offices, and residents in the downtown area set their clocks and other timekeeping devices to a common time.
Lighthouse - The lighthouse on Fort Canning Hill was one of Singapore’s most prominent landmarks for ships entering the harbour. The total elevation of 60m (made possible by the combined height of the hill and lighthouse) made the lighthouse visible up to 30km away.
In the 1950s, the lighthouse was overshadowed by tall buildings and was eventually closed.
Flagstaff -The flagstaff provided pertinent information on the arrival, identity, location, and status of ships entering Singapore's harbour.
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