South Boat Quay Singapore

South Boat Quay with the north bank visible on the right. Masonry buildings and the row of steps built for ships to access the quay at high and low tide are shown. Several buildings reflect Raffles' instructions for houses to be built of stone, with protected covered walkways in front. Originally published in Paris in 1835 describing the visit of Captain Laplace to Singapore, as part of a mission to re-establish French influence in Indochina.