Seven Stories of the Changi Area Through Historical Maps and Charts

    The Nautical Institute (Singapore Branch) along with Singapore Maritime Heritage Interest Group recently jointly arranged a Maritime Heritage Talk at the Republic of Singapore Changi Navy Museum on the “Seven Stories of the Changi Area Through Historical Maps and Charts". Our CEO Capt. Mike Meade AFNI together with our interns Matthew Carino and Elad Ong participated in the event. The speaker Mr Mok Ly Yng a well know independent mapping and Geographic Information System (GIS) consultant and map enthusiast and avid researcher did an excellent presentation from 17th Century Spanish Charts showing maritime links between Europe and Asia up until charts of the modern era. It was a day full with informative learning on Singapore’s maritime heritage. The event was followed by drinks and snacks, hosted by the NI(S). The event was also supported by the Republic of Singapore Navy, MPA, SNAMES, SSA, WISTA, Mariner’s Network, Marine Offshore Oil and Gas Association (MOOGAS) and Celebrating Singapore Sho [gallery link="file" ids="2931,2932,2933,2934,2935"] res.