The Seletar Guns
These four
120mm Dual Purpose Naval Guns
were manufactured in Japan by the Kure Arsenal in 1944. They were electrically operated and were found complete with their control centre. Remains of cable and wiring were found in the control centre and leading to the guns.
It is thought that the guns were an element of the overall Japanese defence plans for the expected invasion of Singapore (Operation Zipper) planned by the British for 1945. The guns were designed for both artillery and anti-aircraft purposes. They were mounted at Fort Siloso in 1981.
The following photographs show the guns as they were found. They are shown courtesy of the Sentosa Leisure Group.
