Container port, 1986 : aerial view



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01 Jan 1986

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows an aerial view of a container port, with cranes loading and unloading cargo from the container ships anchored to the terminals. Pockets of islands can be seen in the background. Title devised by Library staff.


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Container terminals--Singapore--Photographs

Container ships--Singapore--Photographs

Categories

Ports

Transportation

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

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