Clan Jetties

[Runmonty]

The Clan Jetties of George Town are the traditional settlement created by Chinese immigrants who share common historical, geographical and lineage origin.

After the construction of the Quay in 1882, the waterfront was developed with short public landing stages or jetties. Settlements grew on these foundations and they were used for the loading and unloading of goods and for the mooring of sampans (boats). Gradually, each jetty became identified and dominated by certain clans and over time more huts sprung up. Due to constant rivalry over access and monopoly of work consignments, relationships between the clans were very antagonistic and often led to bitter fights and disputes. Today there are still six clan jetties along the waterfront.


clan-jetties by runmonty, on Flickr


clan-jetties-3 by runmonty, on Flickr


clan-jetties-4 by runmonty, on Flickr


clan-jetties-2 by runmonty, on Flickr


clan-jetties-5 by runmonty, on Flickr


Information source Clan Jetties in Penang - Georgetown Attractions and Clan Jetties of George Town, Pulau Pinang

[Anuj]

2nd one for me. i like the colours, they bring out character of the place over B&W

Anuj

[Marko]

really interesting set - I too favour two.

[Jim Scrimger]

Nice interesting set & also favor the color.

[jjeling]

1 & 2 for me. I prefer the color in 2, that's what sets it apart for me.

[Runmonty]

Thanks for the comments folks. Looks like the colour shots are the way to go.