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Artifact

Petrolia Drillers in Singapore

Description

  • Postcard showing William McRae and William McEwen in a rickshaw being pulled by a young man.  

Background Information

  • William McRae drilled in the Dutch East Indies (modern South East Asia) for 25 years, returning in 1915. 

Map Location

Latitude: 1° 17' 12.7" N
Longitude: 103° 51' 10.048" E

Date

ca. 1900

Dimensions

inches
Length:
3.5
Height:
5.5

Events, Places, People

  • William McRae
  • William McEwan
  • Singapore 

Originating Location

AsiaSingapore