Sailboats on a beach : side view

Photograph

01 Aug 1974

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows two dark-skinned men standing by boats which are moored on the beach. The sail of one such vessel is unfurled by the sea breeze. Above, an eagle flies over. Title devised by Library staff.

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Sailboats--Photographs

Categories

Transportation

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All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007

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