Before the transformation of the luxurious and vibrant Keppel Bay ⛵ today, the oldest docks of Singapore were built there more than a century ago. 🌊 Formerly known as New Harbour up till 1900, the Keppel Harbour has been used as a passage for ships and international trade. Did you know that the Allied soldiers came through this harbour to strengthen the defence of Singapore and the rest of Malaya during #WorldWar2? This featured print shows the opening of the third dock in the harbour opened #OnThisDay in 1868 by Governor Sir Harry St. George Ord, and the opening day was once declared a public holiday. Learn more about how Singapore became the centre of trade in Southeast Asia at the Singapore History Gallery, Level 1. Find out more at www.go.gov.sg/shg. Photo: ‘Opening of a new dock at Singapore’, 1869, print, collection of National Museum of Singapore #singapore #nationalmuseumofsingapore #sg