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Kelong, circa 1966-1980

Nature and Environment · Streets and Places

This photograph shows a view of a kelong at an open sea. A kelong is an offshore platform built from wood and anchored using wooden stilts. It is used for fishing purposes. This kelong has a dwelling which allows the fishermen to stay sheltered. Exact location unknown. Title devised by...
Fisherman's house at Tuas jetty, 1970 : general view

Streets and Places · Arts · Economy

This is a photograph of a remote fishing village in Tuas jetty. In the background is a fisherman's house. It was usual to find wooden stilt houses in kampongs built near the sea. In most rural areas, fire-prone houses were made from basic wooden planks, and attap or zinc roofs....
Singapore Fishing Pond at Tuas, 1970 : general view

Streets and Places · Arts · Economy

This is a photograph of Singapore Fishing Pond, which operates from a wooden house at the idyllic, rural village in Tuas. A sign at the entrance shows its opening hours. Photograph donated by Tan Marilyn and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_494. Title devised by Library staff.