Padda Boats on the Negombo Canal Old Dutch Canal. The 100km long canal network running through the town is still used, and outrigger canoes and modern water-craft ply this route daily, for trade and tourist purposes. Date: Early 1900’s Photographer/Publisher: Unknown Location: Negombo Canal, Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
This just a fantastic site! I’ve read Martin Wikramasinghe’s books but it was quite hard to get an image of early 90s even though I live in the southern coastal area of Sri Lanka. This has been a great help! Many thanks and keep up the good work!