The Boat Quay on the Singapore River, Singapore.

The Boat Quay on the Singapore River, Singapore. The photographer is looking west-by-north over the traffic free Cavenagh Bridge, built in 1868-1870. Large numbers of residential sampans are moored alongside Boat Quay which is backed by terraces of Indian style shophouses. Cargo carrying lighters are being sculled or towed along the river.

Object Details

ID: P95141
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Marine Photo Service
Date made: 1930-1939
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waterline Collection
Measurements: Overall: 118 mm x 164 mm
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