Singapore River History : A Journey Through Time
The Singapore River isn’t just water flowing through the city; it’s a flowing narrative of Singapore’s growth, from a sleepy fishing village to the bustling metropolis it is today. Its banks tell tales of struggle, resilience, and triumph.
Bumboats (also known as tongkangs in Malay) berthed at Boat Quay along Singapore River, which were used principally to transport cargo between ships in the outer harbour and godowns along the river.
Idleness
Idleness is a state of inactivity. Lined along both banks of the Singapore River were countless bum boats.
These had seen their hey days, when the mode of moving goods between ships at anchorage and the go-downs were mainly using the bum boats. The go-downs were seen lined along the right side of the river.
Anthony Woo Art 