Chronicles of Old Singapore | Yan Yim Tong – Engineering Apprentices & Sailing the World Part 2

Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Former engineering apprentice Yan Yim Tong later married his wife Laura and they sailed together around the world on a missionary ship. He recounts the legendary apprentice Chua Chor Teck, who rose to become managing director of Keppel Shipyard. Finally, he reflects on the engineering apprenticeship as a phase in the history of technical education in Singapore, as well as his achievements in the marine industry.00:00 Further Studies in London & Strathclyde07:34 Marrying Laura11:45 The Missionary Ship23:17 Chua Chor Teck30:47 Engineering Apprentices in Perspective35:00 Engineering No Longer ‘Sexy’38:32 Working Culture Onboard ShipsI am Dr Loh Kah Seng, the people’s historian. In Chronicles of Old Singapore, I speak to people about their memories of Singapore before it became a global city. Do like the video and subscribe for future episodes. This will help the channel a lot.Write to [email protected] if you have any of these stories:• Old places or kampongs.• Communities – their way of life & culture.• Childhood & schools.• Work or business.YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ChroniclesOldSG Spotify | https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loh-ksFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/61551786759344/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/ChroniclesofOldSingapore