Ships of Singapore Series

Singapore · 1980 · 10c, 35c

This set of two stamps features historical ships significant to Singapore's maritime history. The 10c stamp depicts the 'Palembang', a steamship from the early 20th century. The 35c stamp shows the 'Indiana', a 19th-century sailing vessel, highlighting the transition from sail to steam in the region's trade.

Issued in 1980, this set celebrates Singapore's heritage as a major global port and trading hub, a role established during its colonial past and vital to its modern economy.