Johore battery

Johore Battery is a former British coastal artillery installation that held three large naval guns positioned to defend Singapore's waters. One replica gun and ammunition shells stand at the original location, displaying what the defense system looked like.

The installation was named in 1939 after Sultan Ibrahim of Johor provided 500,000 pounds to support British military defenses in the region. It became part of Singapore's defense system during the Second World War.

The site stands as a reminder of Singapore's military past, with marked trails that trace where ammunition was once stored in underground tunnels. You can walk these paths and imagine the network that supported the defense operations here.

The site is located at 27 Cosford Road and welcomes visitors on weekdays without charging admission. Plan time to examine the guns and explore the tunnel routes marked across the grounds.

The guns measured over 16 meters in length and could rotate completely, making them among the largest land-based naval artillery pieces outside Britain. This rotating capability was crucial for the island's defense operations.

Location: Singapore

Inception: 1939

GPS coordinates: 1.36517,103.98000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47