Sarawak Government Launch


The long expanse of coastline combined with the frequent deep and fast flowing rivers meant that water was always the prime means of communication, trade and administration. This photograph shows one of the government launches travelling along one of Sarakwak's waterways.

Image Courtesy of The National Archives


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