Katong Park bathing pagar, Singapore's first public sea swimming enclosure. It was opened on 19 December 1931 by W Bartley, President of the Municipal Commissioners. At 50 yards (about 45 metres) in length, extending 100 feet (about 30 metres) into the sea, and with 40 dressing rooms, it was a favourite weekend haunt, especially with families. The place was closed in the 1960s when the coast was reclaimed.
1950s
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Viewing permitted only. No reproduction is allowed.
Lim Kheng Chye Collection, courtesy of National Archives of Singapore