• Known as “Clifford Pier” in English.
• Located on the banks of the Singapore River, Clifford Pier is a landing point for early immigrants who travelled across the ocean. It was named after Sir Hugh Clifford, the Governor of the Straits Settlements. After the construction of the pier was completed, a red oil lamp was installed to guide the ships that entered the pier, hence the name “Red Lamp Pier”. The pier was officially opened on 3 June 1933, replacing then existing Johnston’s Pier.
• Before the Second World War, Singapore connected to the outside world primarily by sea. Passenger ships and freighters that travelled to Singapore, were mostly parked in the waters outside Clifford Pier. Therefore, Clifford Pier was an important transportation hub back then.
• On 1 April 2006, the 73-year old Clifford Pier officially ceased operations. In the following year, it was gazetted for conservation by the Singapore Government.

39-year old New Zealand tourist Elliot said, Singapore is surrounded by sea, so it is only natural to have maritime transport here. The trip from Clark Quay to Clifford Pier was pleasant and delightful. (Lianhe Wanbao, 8/2/1994)