Title
The Singapore River
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Gross measurement: H 9.5 x 14.7 cm W
Accession No.
2001-03436
Collection of
The arrival of the British in 1819 led to the expansion, development and transformation of the river from a marsh to the centre of Singapore’s commercial activity for more than 150 years. As large shipping slowly moved to port facilities away from the river, the Singapore River became the base for regional trade.
