Transport on the river : general view

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29 Jun 2007

Photographed By Tay, Lionel

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This is a picture of a lighter which was used in the past to transport goods from ships to the warehouses because the Singapore River was not deep enough for ships to sail through. Nowadays, they are used for ferrying tourists down the Singapore River. Title devised by Library staff.

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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2007.

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