New Harbour, 1892 : general view



Photograph

01 Jan 1892

Photographed By Lambert, G. R.

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This is a G.R. Lambert & Co. photograph of New Harbour, dated 1892, now known as Keppel Harbour (from 1900s), taken from Mount Faber. In the background, we see the "Dragon's Teeth Gate", which are the two rocky outposts located at the entrance of the harbour. Title devised by Library staff.


Subjects

Harbors--Singapore--Photographs

Wilderness areas--Singapore--Photographs

Categories

Harbours

Nature and Environment

Architecture

Malay archipelago

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All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.

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