In this 3 hour walking tour we will dive into the Maritime History of Telok Blangah, one of the most historic areas of Singapore, of which records of inhabitation exist from as early as the 14th century. Offering a deep water port along the Old Singapore Strait, Telok Blangah Bay was used for centuries by Singapore’s indigenous sea nomads as well as seafarers from across the region and beyond. From the seat of a 19th century Malay ruler and a notorious pirate nest it became Keppel Harbour, an important part of the colonial Singapore port offering dry docks, shipyards, a coaling station and much more to passing ships.

A modern marina and several condominiums have been built around the old harbour, but who looks closely can find remnants of the area’s notable nautical past. We will climb Mount Faber for an overview of the Old Singapore Straits and all its ships, to see with our own eyes how this ancient crossroads between East and West is still one of the busiest seaways in the world.