The Fullerton Waterboat House at 3 Fullerton Road once housed a supplier that delivered fresh water to ships in Singapore harbour. You can see the historic building on a walk near the mouth of the Singapore River. Look for its rounded Art Deco frontage.
Use the street address, Singapore 049215, to distinguish it from the nearby Fullerton Hotel, Fullerton Bay Hotel and One Fullerton. If you are hoping to enter a business in the building, check the individual venue’s current access and hours.
- Address: 3 Fullerton Road, Singapore 049215.
- Look for the curved Art Deco exterior.
- Historic use: offices connected with supplying fresh water to ships.
- Check a specific venue separately for interior access.
Plan your visit
Guide contents
Find it on a waterfront walk
Set your map to 3 Fullerton Road. If you are already near Merlion Park or Fullerton Square, use the building as the next waypoint and follow the public pedestrian route. Give your group the address because several neighbouring landmarks have Fullerton in their names.
Look at the building from the public approach before continuing to the next stop. If a path is diverted or busy, use the signed route and keep clear of entrances.
Why ships needed a water supplier
The National Heritage Board connects the building with Hammer & Company, which supplied fresh water to visiting ships. The waterfront address helps explain how a business on land could support vessels anchored offshore.
For a family walk, ask what else a ship might need before it sails again. Comparing the Waterboat House with the former passenger landing point at Clifford Pier gives children two different jobs to look for along the waterfront.
What to notice on the exterior
The Fullerton Heritage describes the building’s Art Deco style. Look for the rounded frontage and curved balconies. Compare those shapes with the larger former Fullerton Building nearby.
If you are making a short heritage outing, choose the Waterboat House and one other landmark. Read the heritage trail notes before the walk or use them after you arrive to identify what you can see.
Common questions
Where is the Waterboat House?
3 Fullerton Road, Singapore 049215.
Why is it called the Waterboat House?
The site is associated with the business of supplying fresh water to ships.
Is it the same building as Clifford Pier?
They are separate waterfront landmarks with different historic uses.