Bumboats on Boat Quay, 1980 : close-up
This 1980 photograph is a close-up view of the bumboats in Boat Quay. The picture depicts details like the semi-circular structure at the aft of the bumboat that serves as shelter for the boatmen, as well as long canvas sheets covering the open deck of the bumboats. Shophouses and other buildings along the bank of the Singapore River can be seen partially. Title devised by Library staff.
Credit Line
From the Paul Piollet Collection. All Rights Reserved. Paul Piollet and National Library Board Singapore 2012.
Subjects
- Architecture and Landscape>>Streets and Places
- Architecture and Landscape>>Building Types>>Commercial Buildings
- Work boats--Singapore--Singapore River--Photographs
- Boat Quay (Singapore)--Photographs
- Singapore River (Singapore)--Photographs
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