Several visiting guests from overseas have, over the years, expressed their surprise and disappointment to me that no maritime museum exists in Singapore, when I have had occasion to show them around the country.

Singapore is truly one of the world's great maritime centres and surely, now is the time to set up a museum worthy of the country's rich and historic maritime traditions?

Singapore's maritime tradition, its port and its culture as a trading centre, where East meets West, represent a compelling story.

Edward Ion

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