Pelabuhan Probolinggo Tahun 1920-1930

Abstract

Probolinggo Port during the Dutch East Indies era was a small port. Between 1920 and 1930, Probolinggo became a very important trading port for the Dutch East Indies. The results of the hinterland with coffee and tobacco plantations, especially sugar cane which had high export value at that time increased the surplus income of the Dutch East Indies Government. The problems discussed in this thesis are the social and geographical conditions of Probolinggo, the activities and management of Probolinggo Port, and the profits and deficits of Probolinggo Port for the Dutch East Indies Government in Probolinggo. The research method used in this study is a historical research method with 4 stages or research steps, namely: heuristics, criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The approach used in this thesis is a socio-economic approach with the theory of Singgih Tri Sulistiyono with his two concepts regarding ports, namely harbor and port. Based on the results of the study, it is known that with the many sugar factories and exports in the plantation sector, most of Probolinggo's population depends on the plantation sector, especially the sugar sector. The Port of Probolinggo facilitated a wide range of activities, from exports and imports to regional shipping. Furthermore, the Port of Probolinggo provided telegraph communications, mail ships, warehouses, and boat transportation. The Probolinggo port recorded profits until early 1929, when the area was also hit by the global depression, commonly known as the malaise crisis.. However, this impact did not continue to affect the people of Probolinggo, as some residents traded through barter, others relied on agricultural and fishing products, and some migrated to improve their socio- economic status.