ITCOW 360 [Pano Asia].

This emplacement was constructed in 1886 as a single position for a 7 inch Rifled Muzzle Loading gun. In 1892, it was modified with the addtion of a 6 pounder Quick Firing gun (QFG) position adjacent to it.

In 1899, the 7 inch RML fun was remove followed by a modification to the emplacement and a second 6 pounder was moved in.

6 Pounder QFG:

Velocity – 1725 feet per second
Range – 5500 yards
Rate of fire – 25 rounds per minute
Type – Anti motor torpedo boats
Came into service in 1893

12 Pounder QFG

Velocity – 2257 feet per second
Range – 10,100 yards
Rate of fire – 15 rounds per minute
Type – Anti motor torpedo boats
Ammunition Type – High Explosive Rounds
Came into service in 1894

Originally posted on 30 Dec ’07 @ 12:00 am

This Canon is A Tribute to the Gunners of Labrador Battery which Hong Kong and Singapore Royal Artillery of the 7th Coast Battery, 7th Coast Regiment under the Faber Fire Command operated.

This particular 6 inch gun barrel was found a meter below ground at the former Beach Road Camp and is believe to be part of a 6 inch Quick Firing gun. Such guns were put into service on 13 Sept 1894 and were used for coastal defence duties.

Max Range – 10.900 yards/ 9967 meters.

Max Elvation – 20 Degrees

Traverse – 360 degrees

Main Use – Anti Ships

Weight – 6.5 tons

Shells weight – 45kg each.

Originally posted on 29 Dec ’07 @ 12:00 am

Some minor parallex error on this.

From http://tinyurl.com/2ramqm

Labrador Park’s high vantage point led the British to identify it as a defence site to protect the entrance to the harbours of Singapore in 1843. Now, it is an oasis of tranquillity and offers a picturesque view of the sea. Nature lovers will be pleasantly surprised to find a rich variety of wildlife, such as the White-crusted Laughing Thrush, the Yellow-vented Bulbul and the regal White-bellied Sea Eagle. Also catch a glimpse of the past as you explore the underground complexes used during World War II for the storage of ammunition and supplies.

All Fullscreen from this post onwards will be DevalVR as it’s smoother compared to Flash or Quicktime. You should see all pano in FULLSCREEN, if you are not, you have not install DevalVR plugin. Click below to install.

Originally posted on 28 Dec ’07 @ 12:00 am

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This is one I left out to be released today on Christmas Day. Merry Christmas!

Originally posted on 25 Dec ’07 @ 12:00 am

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Originally posted on 22 Dec ’07 @ 12:00 am

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This is the last of my Kampung series. The canal of water splits the kampung between old and new.

Originally posted on 15 Dec ’07 @ 12:00 am

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Originally posted on 13 Dec ’07 @ 12:00 am

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Originally posted on 12 Dec ’07 @ 12:00 am

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Originally posted on 11 Dec ’07 @ 12:00 am

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Originally posted on 10 Dec ’07 @ 12:00 am

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Originally posted on 9 Dec ’07 @ 12:32 am

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Kampung Lorong Buangkok. Thank you to the very kind people for the chat and their time. Most importantly for allowing me to walk and wader around the kampung taking all these panos. No thanks to the dogs barking and chasing me hahaa but still, it was a great experience, away from the hussle and bustle of the city. This is the closest we have to a real kampung on mainland Singapore.

Here’s a map on where this place is but please please please, when there, respect the resident’s privacy, don’t litter, respect the plants and animals there. Ask for permission if you think you’re intruding into places.

Originally posted on 8 Dec ’07 @ 12:22 am

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My favorite during this shoot…along Emerald Hill…

Originally posted on 7 Dec ’07 @ 12:46 am

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A short 5 minutes away from Orchard Road with great shophouses, drinking holes and homes to the rich and maybe famous.

Originally posted on 5 Dec ’07 @ 12:54 am

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Ngee Ann City concourse.

Originally posted on 3 Dec ’07 @ 12:45 am

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Walking.. away from all the noise…

Originally posted on 7 Nov ’07 @ 12:05 am

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The top of Marina Deck Restaurant. A big ship like building housing the Chinese restaurant.

Originally posted on 6 Nov ’07 @ 12:27 am

Originally posted on 15 Sep ’07 @ 2:06 am

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The Deck.

Originally posted on 5 Nov ’07 @ 1:25 am

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Jewelbox on Mount Faber. All dolled up for Christmas 2007.

Originally posted on 4 Nov ’07 @ 12:29 am

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The Christmas Tree again in HDR.

Originally posted on 2 Nov ’07 @ 12:47 am

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Enter the Village. This area is covered with great looking building I couldn’t get enough of!

…and that’s it, my full coverage of 10 panos. Tang Dynasty will be remember with all these panos. All 10 panos are consolidated on a single page here.

Originally posted on 15 Oct ’07 @ 12:31 am

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Paintings on wall that seems to depict the arrival or departure of an important person of the TangDynasty Empire at his capital. Officials kneel and bow with guards surrounding the sedan.

Originally posted on 11 Oct ’07 @ 12:15 am

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Entrance to the “Forbidden City” of Tang Dynasty. The high walls and the waters surrounding this empire that was once a real tourists attraction is now run down and quiet.

Originally posted on 8 Oct ’07 @ 12:04 am

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Abondon Chinese Temple in Tang Dynasty. I love the blessing words on the walls outside too. (See below). It’s wood carved and place in an angle allow light and viewer to peep through into the temple.

Originally posted on 7 Oct ’07 @ 12:59 am