Bumboats at Changi Village jetty : general view



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20 Jun 2003

Photographed By M. Ashif Padili

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This is a general view of numerous old bumboats moored along Changi Village jetty. They are used for transporting people and goods to the islands. Title devised by Library staff.


Subjects

Jetties--Singapore--Changi

Work boats--Singapore

Inland waterway vessels--Singapore

Categories

Transportation

Jetties and Piers

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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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