Steamships and Coaling Stations
The transition from sail to steam and the development of New Harbour (Keppel Harbour).
Key Questions
- 1How did steam technology change the pace of life in Singapore?
- 2Why was the shift from the Singapore River to Keppel Harbour necessary?
- 3What infrastructure was needed to support steamships?
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