This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Singapore and Penang Ports in the Straits Settlements
The narrative follows a two month rail and sea journey from Yokohama to Singapore and Penang, detailing Singapore’s harbor traffic, governance, and diverse East Asian life. It notes the city’s role as a gateway, climate, trade goods, and urban landmarks, with Penang described for its heat, commerce, and heavy Chinese influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Korea
Manchuria
Sumatra
Yokohama
Shanghai
Devanah
Colombo
Ceylon
Asia
Port Said
Egypt
Hongkong
Singapore
Malay Peninsula
Johore
Strait
Great Britain
Stanford Raffles
Malay Archipelago
Dutch East Indies
Indo-China
England
Netherland-India Steamship Company
Modern
Babel
Government House
Victoria Memorial Hall
Raffle Square
Delhi
Penang
Prince of Wales Island
Tive
Malacca
Georgetown
Orient