Clarke Quay today

Clarke Quay is a historical riverside quay in Singapore, located within the Singapore River Planning Area. The quay is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River and Boat Quay. The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Pinyin is a system of romanization (phonemic notation and transcription to Roman script) for Standard Mandarin, where pin means spell(ing) and yin means sound(s)). This article describes the most common variant called Hanyu Pinyin (Simplified Chinese: 汉语拼音; Traditional Chinese: 漢語拼音; pinyin: Hànyǔ Pīnyīn), also known as scheme... The Malay language, also known locally as Bahasa Melayu, is an Austronesian language spoken by the Malay people who reside in the Malay peninsula, southern Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, central eastern Sumatra, the Riau islands, and parts of the coast of Borneo. ... Tamil (தமிழ் ) is a classical language and one of the major languages of the Dravidian language family. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 590 KB) Summary Clarke Quay. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 590 KB) Summary Clarke Quay. ... A quay, pronounced key, is a wharf or bank where ships and other vessels are loaded. ... Singapore River The Singapore River (Chinese: 新加坡河) is a small river in terms of physical attributes, but of extreme historical importance to the country of Singapore, the political entity which shares its name. ... Boat Quay Boat Quay is a historical quay in Singapore which is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River on its southern bank. ...

Etymology

Clarke Quay was named after Sir Andrew Clarke, Singapore's second Governor and Governor of the Straits Settlements from 1873 to 1875, who played a key role in positioning Singapore as the main port for the Malay states of Perak, Selangor and Sungei Ujong. A governor is a governing official, usually the executive (at least nominally, to different degrees also politically and administratively) of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state; furthermore the title applies to officials with a similar mandate as representatives of a chartered company which has... The following is a list of the Governors of the Straits Settlements, a British colonial post which existed from 1826 to 1946. ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calaber). ... 1875 (MDCCCLXXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Seaport, a painting by Claude Lorrain, 1638 The Port of Wellington at night. ... The Federation of Malaya, or in Malay Persekutuan Tanah Melayu, was formed in 1948 from the British settlements of Penang and Malacca and the nine Malay states and replaced the Malayan Union. ... State motto: no State motto Capital Ipoh Royal Capital Kuala Kangsar Sultan Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Chief Minister Dato Seri Diraja Tajol Rosli bin Mohd Ghazali Area 21,006 km2 Population  - Est. ... State motto: Dipelihara Allah (English: Under Gods (Allah) Protection) Capital Shah Alam Royal Capital Klang Sultan Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Chief Minister Dato Seri Dr Mohd Khir bin Toyo Area 7,956 km2 Population  - Estimated 4,100,000 State anthem Duli Yang Maha Mulia Selangor (Jawi: سلنجور, population 4. ...

Clarke Quay is also the name of a road along the quay, part of which has since been converted into a pedestrian mall. Clarke Street, located next to Clarke Quay, was officially named in 1896, and was originally two streets known simply as East Street and West Street in north Kampong Malacca. Similar to Clarke Quay, Clarke Street have since been converted into a pedestrian mall. A road ascends a mountainside using hairpin bends in the French Alps. ... A pedestrian street is a street where pedestrian traffic is given partial or total priority over all other kinds of traffic. ... 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

The Hokkiens refer to Clarke Street as gi hok kong si au, meaning "behind the new Gi Hok Kongsi" (house). The new Gi Hok Kongsi was near Carpenter Street. Another Chinese reference, which only refers to the Southern bank around Read Bridge area, was cha chun tau (柴船头), meaning "jetty for boats carrying firewood". Small tongkangs carrying firewood from Indonesia berthed at this jetty. The firewood trade was primarily a Teochew enterprise. Hoklo (pronounced Holo; Chinese ; Mandarin pronunciation--pinyin: Fulao) can refer to an ethnic-cultural group originating in Fujian province, China. ... Carpenter Street is the title of a Star Trek: Enterprise television episode from season three. ... Alternate meanings: See Jetty (web server) Alternate meanings: See Jettying in buildings The term jetty, derived from the French jetie, and therefor signifying something thrown out, is applied to a variety of structures employed in river, dock and maritime works which are generally carried out in pairs from river banks... Wood burning is the largest current use of biomass derived energy. ... Chaozhou (Chinese: 潮州 lit. ...

Panoramic view of Singapore River, with Clarke Quay on the left (northern) bank and Riverside Point on the right (southern) bank. Photograph taken from Ord Bridge, which can be seen on the extreme right.

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History

Barge lighters used to transport cargo between Boat Quay and the warehouses at Clarke Quay. Today, bumboats ply along the same route, but for river cruises and as river taxies.

The Singapore River has been the centre of trade since modern Singapore was founded in 1819. During the colonial era, Boat Quay was the commercial centre where barge lighters would transport goods upstream to warehouses at Clarke Quay. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 679 KB) Summary Singapore River. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 679 KB) Summary Singapore River. ... Lighter riding the current under Tower Bridge, London, circa 1928 A lighter is a type of flat-bottomed barge used to transfer goods to and from moored ships. ... Boat Quay Boat Quay is a historical quay in Singapore which is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River on its southern bank. ... A bumboat is a small boat used to ferry supplies to ships moored away from the shore. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... A New York Water Taxi docks at Pier 11 near Wall Street. ... 1819 common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... In general, the word colonial means of or relating to a colony. In United States history, the term Colonial is used to refer to the period before US independence. ... Commerce is the trading of something of value between two entities. ... Lighter riding the current under Tower Bridge, London, circa 1928 A lighter is a type of flat-bottomed barge used to transfer goods to and from moored ships. ... Inside Green Logistics Co. ...

At the height of its prosperity, dozens of bumboats jostled for mooring space beside Clarke Quay. This continued well into the latter half of the twentieth century. By this time, the Singapore River had also become very polluted. The government decided to relocate cargo services to a new modern facility in Pasir Panjang. The bumboats and lorries departed to their new home and Clarke Quay fell silent. A bumboat is a small boat used to ferry supplies to ships moored away from the shore. ... An illustration of a mooring A mooring (also moorage) strictly speaking, refers to any device used to hold secure an object by means of cables, anchors, or lines though most often it is specifically a device to which a boat can attach so that it can remain in the same... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s The 20th century lasted from 1901 to 2000 in the Gregorian calendar (often from (1900 to 1999 in common usage). ... Water pollution Water pollution is a large set of adverse effects upon water bodies (lakes, rivers, oceans, groundwater) caused by human activities. ... Cargo is a term used to denote goods or produce being transported generally for commercial gain, usually on a ship, plane, train or truck. ... Pasir Panjang is an area in the south-western part of Singapore. ... The driver of this DAF tractor with an auto-transport semi-trailer prepares to offload Å koda Octavia cars in Cardiff, Wales For other meanings, see Truck (disambiguation). ...

The government then cleaned up the Singapore River and its environs from 1977 to 1987. Plans were made to revamp the area and turn it into a flourishing commercial, residential and entertainment precinct. These plans took into serious consideration the historical value of Clarke Quay, making it mandatory that new buildings complement the historical character of the area and that certain old buildings be restored. For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A residential area is a type of land use where the predominant use is residential. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Recreation. ... Refurbishment is the process of major maintenance and minor repair of an item, both aesthetically and mechanically. ...

Clarke Quay Festival Village, the biggest conservation project for the Singapore River, was developed and officially opened on 10 December 1993. In later years, Clarke Quay was managed and owned by CapitaLand. It has been suggested that Cultural heritage be merged into this article or section. ... December 10 is the 344th day (345th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... CapitaLand Limited (SGX: C31) is Southeast Asias largest property company. ...

Ten years later, works were commenced to revamp the Clarke Quay area in order to give the place a better tenant mix. The development also saw major changes to the exterior and riverside areas. The Satay Club and a number of establishments vacated Clarke Quay to make way for new tenants. Works are expected to complete by mid 2006. A tenant (from the Latin tenere, to hold), in legal contexts, holds real property by some form of title from a landlord. ... Grilled beef satay Satay (also written saté) is a dish that may have originated in Sumatra or Java, Indonesia, but which is popular in many Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, as well as in Holland which was influenced through its former colonies. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Today

G-MAX reverse bungee

Presently, five blocks of restored warehouses house various restaurants and nightclubs. There are also moored Chinese junks (tongkangs) that have been refurbished into floating pubs and restaurants. The Crazy Horse Carabet from Paris and the Ministry of Sound are the anchor tenants of the place. The G-MAX reverse bungee, the first in Singapore, is located at the entrance which opened in November 2003. Notable restaurants and nightclubs include Hooters, Indochine and Ministry of Sound. River cruises and river taxies on the Singapore River can be accessed from Clarke Quay. One of its most popular attractions is the flea market which is held every Sunday. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1200x1600, 402 KB) Summary Clarke Quay. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1200x1600, 402 KB) Summary Clarke Quay. ... A reverse bungee launch with the passenger car nearing the top of the launch. ... Toms Restaurant, a restaurant in New York made familiar by Suzanne Vega and the television sitcom Seinfeld For other uses, see Restaurant (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that Disco Bar be merged into this article or section. ... An illustration of a mooring A mooring (also moorage) strictly speaking, refers to any device used to hold secure an object by means of cables, anchors, or lines though most often it is specifically a device to which a boat can attach so that it can remain in the same... The Junk is a Chinese sailing vessel. ... The Eiffel Tower, the international symbol of the city, as viewed from the Trocadéro This article is about the capital and largest city in France. ... Ministry of Sound (MoS) is one of the most famous nightclubs in the world of electronic music. ... A reverse bungee launch with the passenger car nearing the top of the launch. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Toms Restaurant, a restaurant in New York made familiar by Suzanne Vega and the television sitcom Seinfeld For other uses, see Restaurant (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that Disco Bar be merged into this article or section. ... Hooters Calendar Girl Melissa Poe in traditional orange and white uniform This page is about the restaurant chain; for other uses see Hooters (disambiguation). ... Ministry of Sound (MoS) is one of the most famous nightclubs in the world of electronic music. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... A New York Water Taxi docks at Pier 11 near Wall Street. ... A typical flea market shop in Europe Swap meet redirects here. ...

References

• National Heritage Board (2002), Singapore's 100 Historic Places, Archipelago Press, ISBN 9814068233
• Victor R Savage, Brenda S A Yeoh (2003), Toponymics - A Study of Singapore Street Names, Eastern Universities Press, ISBN 9812102051

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External links

• Clarke Quay website
• What you can do at Clarke Quay-Singapore Lifestyle Wiki