Lighthouses

redstone

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Discussion starter · #81 · Nov 24, 2004

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Swinging beacon on Swissotel?

Had anyone seen it or heard of it?

Someone on the SPI forums said there's a swinging beacon similliar to a lighthouse on Swissotel...

 

RafflesCity

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#82 · Nov 25, 2004

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huh? I thought there is a flashing light on Swissotel?

 

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#83 · Nov 28, 2004

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I think there was once a rotating beacon like a lighthouse, yes. Saw with my own eyes regularly from my home. But I dont seem to see it nowadays?

 

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#84 · Nov 29, 2004

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I see it flashing, not sure if it were just a lamp turning on and off or a swingning beacon.

 

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#85 · Nov 29, 2004

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Ops....just realise it IS indeed flashing now!

I think its rotating. Can tell how it increases and then decreases in brightness.

 

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Discussion starter · #86 · Jan 19, 2005

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Maybe someone should confirm this....

Btw, found a pic of Fullerton Light:

 

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#87 · Jan 20, 2005

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This is the one that rises in front of my hometown ^^
It is named Cordouan.

Height 68m, I don't know if it makes it taller than Bedok's one, but I have to say I prefer its design ^^

Building of the first lighthouse began in 1584 and ended in 1611. Later on, the lighthouse was rebuilt, keeping the 3 lower stories. It was finished in 1789. It stands on a rock 8km away from land, and can only be accessed by boat when the sea level is low. The light can be seen 40km away.

More details and pics:
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/cordouan/Cordouan.htm

 

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#88 · Jan 20, 2005

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Nice lighthouse, the design is great too.

 

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Discussion starter · #89 · Jan 20, 2005

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I really wonder if Bedok Lighthouse is the tallest operational lighthouse in the world...

 

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#90 · Jan 20, 2005

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Considering it is quite high, I would say that it might be.

 

RafflesCity

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#91 · Jan 20, 2005

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@Pengui..for a moment I thought where on earth in Singapore is that!

Look at the construction of the Sheares Bridge in post #86!

 

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#92 · Jan 20, 2005

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redstone said:

I really wonder if Bedok Lighthouse is the tallest operational lighthouse in the world...

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I tot its you making that claim what...haha!

 

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Discussion starter · #93 · Jan 20, 2005

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Bedok Lighthouse is like 78m tall.
Marine Tower is 106m tall. But is it in operation, I'm not sure...

 

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#94 · Jan 20, 2005

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@ RafflesCity- :hilarious

@redstone- That would make Marine Tower one of the highest lighthouses in operation.

 

RafflesCity

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#95 · May 2, 2005

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lighthouse at Fort Canning

 

hyacinthus

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#96 · May 2, 2005

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didn't notice this... interesting...

 

RafflesCity

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#97 · May 2, 2005

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Fort canning is rather large..theres a lot to explore there

 

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#98 · May 2, 2005

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true. I have a few fort canning pics not posted too...