Shipping played a pivotal role in the development of Singapore. Sailing crafts of different origins journeyed through the water passages of Singapore, bringing along trade and other commercial activities.
The FDC here which was released on 19th march 1999 has four stamps, the first one used for local mail with standard postage rate has the sailing vessel Clipper, the second of &0 cents has the Twakow, the third of 1 dollar has Fujian Junk and the fourth one of 2 dollars has the Golekkan. All these sailing Vessels played an important part in the maritime history of Singapore.
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