SIMANGGANG

The former name of Sri Aman is Simanggang which is named after a tree called manggang tree. The manggang tree ia a kind of palm tree that grew at the bank of the river at Simanggang town.  The town of Simanggang was opened in 1849 and served as a fort as well as an administrative centre for the government. In 1849, the Raja of Sarawak built a fort called James Fort at the mouth of Skrang River. In 1853, James fort was attached by Rentap, a warrior from the famous Dayak Skrang tribe. However, Rentap and his follows failed to capture the fort.
Jun 1864, the fort was shifted to Simanggang because the place was more suitable. The fort that was rebuilt was named after Rani Margaret and was called Alice Fort. Alice fort marked the start of development for Simanggang. The first Resident of Simanggang was James Brooke. (SUMBER ) http://sejarahmalaysia.pnm.my/portalBI/detail.php?section=sm03&spesifik_id=481&ttl_id=35

"The World Wide Tidal Bore Phenomena"

Araguari Pororoca, Amapa State, Brazil  The most impressive pororoca and most feared among the natives. It is reputed to actually form offshore on the vast delta banks. In the spring season of 2001, the river was conquered by the growing pororoca surf industry. Gironde Mascaret, Aquitaine, France  Since the disipation of the mighty Seine, the Gironde Mascaret has become dominant, with the Dordogne tributary producing the most impressive wave train in France. Along its course, the Port of St Pardon has become very popular with surfers. Hugli Tidal Bore, West Bengal, India  The Hugli bore is renowned for the destruction it has caused to ships. With the strong surge from the monsoon south westerlies, the wave is unpredictable in size. Lupar Benak, Sarawak, Malaysia The Lupar Benak is the largest of several bores in the estuaries of the Teluk Datu in south western Sarawak. Popular with both locals and tourists, the benak has been documented for the destruction it has reaped on shipping. Petitcodiac Tidal Bore, New Brunswick, Canada  The Petitcodiac tidal bore has been an issue of hot debate in recent years. Once one of the most majestic, and still world renowned, the tide head has been reduced considerably by the causeway construction in 1968. Qiantang Dragon, Haining Province, China  The mighty silver dragon! Everyone knows this monster amongst tidal bores. Revered by the Chinese the dragon is steeped in myth, and worthy of its claim as one of the natural wonders of the world. Shubenacadie Tidal Bore, Nova Scotia, Canada  The Shub is the largest bore in Canada, and is the truly the home of the zodiac. The rollercoaster boat ride takes one up close and personal with the bore as it meanders its way through the sandy channels, eighteeen miles upriver. Seine Mascaret, Haute Normandie, France  Second only to the China Dragon, this great bore reached heights in excess of six metres. But it also caused great devastation to shipping with unpredictable variation, and has been culled. Severn Bore, Gloucestershire, England  Located in rural England, the bore meanders its way around a stunning horseshoe bend on a 22 miles journey. Most renowned for its popularity with surfers and the great distances they have ridden. Turnagain Arm Tidal Bore, Alaska, USA  Housed between the Kenai Peninsula and the Chugach Mountains, the Arm is unique as the only fjord exhibiting a tidal bore. This is the most picturesque of all bores, and at a latitude of 61 degrees, it is also the coldest environment! (Source:http://www.tidalbore.info/tour.html)

Tidal Bore in Sri Aman

Benak Simanggang