In 1885, the Fort was due to change considerably since it became operational in 1878. The 64 Pounders would be retired from service, and a Mark IV 9·2-Inch BL Gun would give the Fort much more hitting power at a greater range. Another 7-Inch RML Gun with an underground magazine would give added cover to the south from atop Mount Siloso. These are the Nos.3 & 5 Guns in the plan below. A Look Out post would also be constructed on Mount Siloso near the new 7-Inch Emplacement.

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