Oars Collection (#2)

Stanford University crew rowing on Hudson River with Poughkeepsie Bridge... between c1910-c1915
Stanford University crew rowing on Hudson River with Poughkeepsie Bridge, New York, in background, between c1910 and c1915

Cornell crew, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Cornell crew, between c1910 and c1915

Christ And Disciples On The Sea Of Galilee, c1560s. Creator: Taddeo Zuccaro
Christ And Disciples On The Sea Of Galilee, c1560s

The Royal Visit to Cambridge: procession on the Cam in honour of the Prince and Princess... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to Cambridge: the boat procession on the Cam in honour of the Prince and Princess of Wales, 1864. In the grounds of St

Life on the Water
Kieron Long

Life on the Water
Kieron Long

A 13th century ship
3253020 A 13th century ship; (add.info.: A 13th century ship with a lateen or latin-rig, a triangular sail set on a long yard mounted at an angle on the mast, and running in a fore-and-aft direction)

Egyptian seagoing ship from around 1500 B.C. From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931
3058531 Egyptian seagoing ship from around 1500 B.C. From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Assyrian Galley (colour litho)
PNP427741 Assyrian Galley (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Bireme powered by sail & two ranks of oarsmen;); Peter Newark Historical Pictures

Light Ship of the Classical Greek Period (colour litho)
PNP427738 Light Ship of the Classical Greek Period (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boatman on his rowboat on the Thames, London (engraving)
FLO4577723 Boatman on his rowboat on the Thames, London (engraving); (add.info.: His coat and silver badge identify him as a skilled rower registed at Waterman's Hall)

Aa felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850
3331126 Aa felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a felucca, a small boat propelled by oars or lateen sails or both)

A Roman galley
3253010 A Roman galley; (add.info.: A Roman galley. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Canoe racing on the River Thames, England in the 19th century, from Album-Evenement, Prime du Journal L'Evenement
3506054 Canoe racing on the River Thames, England in the 19th century, from Album-Evenement, Prime du Journal L'Evenement, pub

Stuart Houses from the reign of King Charles I in the Foliated Style on the west side of Little Moorfields, 1810
FLO5000695 Stuart Houses from the reign of King Charles I in the Foliated Style on the west side of Little Moorfields, 1810. Oak timber house with plaster foliage

Fishermen using harpoons to catch swordfish on the coast of Sicily in the 19th century, from Album-Evenement
3506033 Fishermen using harpoons to catch swordfish on the coast of Sicily in the 19th century, from Album-Evenement, Prime du Journal L'Evenement, pub

Chinese pleasure junk, Qing Dynasty. Pleasure boat with latticed windows and large cabins, usually rowed or pulled
FLO4590564 Chinese pleasure junk, Qing Dynasty. Pleasure boat with latticed windows and large cabins, usually rowed or pulled

A felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850
3331123 A felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a felucca, a small boat propelled by oars or lateen sails or both)

A felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850
3330541 A felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a felucca, a small boat propelled by oars or lateen sails or both)

Anglo Saxon ship from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul
FLO4702349 Anglo Saxon ship from the era before the Norman invasion, 11th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Weindl from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Phoenician Trade Ship arriving at Pharos (colour litho)
PNP427740 Phoenician Trade Ship arriving at Pharos (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: with the Lighthouse of Alexandria visible in the distance)

Roman Imperial Ship leaving the Harbour, c.1930 (colour litho)
PNP427739 Roman Imperial Ship leaving the Harbour, c.1930 (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two Men in the Boat "Rusalka" ("Mermaid"), 1916. Creator: G. I. Tkachenko
Two Men in the Boat "Rusalka" ("Mermaid"), 1916. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Life on Water
Kieron Long

Water Village Life
Kieron Long

Life on the Water
Kieron Long

Evening at the autumn lake
Christian Lindsten

on the river
Damijan Sedevcic

Man wearing a straw coolie hat sits on a stool, Hong Kong
A man wearing a straw coolie hat sits on a stool on small sampan wooden boat in Hong Kong. He is barefoot, holds the oars, wears a coolies hat and has a cigarette in his hand

Seagull Race, Lerryn, St Veep, Cornwall. January 1992
The annual Seagull race gets underway at Lerryn. Over 50 vessels complied with the rule that they had to be powered by a Seagull outboard motor

Fishing boats, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Six fishermen in their boats, including 255PZ and 494PZ, afloat off the slipway. A seventh boat sits unmanned, further out from the cove. Photographer: Possibly Herbert Hughes

Dragon boat race, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

foggy Venice
Ute Scherhag

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Przemyslaw Kruk

The Tribute Money, Peter Finding the Silver Coin in the Mouth of the Fish, 1616-1634. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Tribute Money. Peter Finding the Silver Coin in the Mouth of the Fish. Also called "The Ferry Boat to Antwerp", 1616-1634

The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition - Portaging a Canoe and Baggage, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition - Portaging a Canoe and Baggage, 1858. Engraving from a photograph taken during...the expedition sent out last spring by the Canadian Government

The King and Queen of Portugal going on board the Serapis in their State Barge...1876. Creator: L.B
The King and Queen of Portugal going on board the Serapis in their State Barge, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de Nootka, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de Nootka, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Pâques, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme de l'Isle de Paques, c1797

Sloop transports officers to a ship, 1829-1879. Creator: Ary Pleijsier
Sloop transports officers to a ship, 1829-1879

Royal Peacock Barge, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Royal Peacock Barge, Late 19th century

U.S.S. New York, a champion boat crew, between 1893 and 1901. Creator: William H. Jackson
U.S.S. New York, a champion boat crew, between 1893 and 1901

The anglers, c.1744. Creator: Nicolaas Verkolje
The anglers, c.1744. Alternative title: Genre Scene with Elegant Young Couple in a Landscape

Moorish oarsmen at Constantinople, 1840-1900. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
Moorish oarsmen at Constantinople, 1840-1900

Ready for their daily dip, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Ready for their daily dip, between 1900 and 1905

View of Naples, 1675-1750. Creator: Circle of Gaspar van Wittell
View of Naples, 1675-1750

Fishing Boat on Shore, c.1878. Creator: J. K. Rutter
Fishing Boat on Shore, c.1878

The Naval Review: the Queen and Royal Family embarking at Portsmouth - sketched by R. Landells, 1856 Creator: Unknown
The Naval Review: the Queen and Royal Family embarking at Portsmouth - sketched by R. Landells, 1856. Queen Victoria attends a Royal Navy display in Hampshire

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"Oars: A Journey Through Time and Waters" Step into the world of rowing as we explore the captivating stories behind these humble yet powerful tools. From the Rowing Boat Eight, where teamwork and precision merge to create a symphony on water, to Grace Darling's courageous adventure with her father, they have been witnesses to remarkable tales. Imagine yourself aboard an Aegean cruise, enticed by a vibrant poster showcasing azure waters and sleek boats propelled by sturdy oars. Reflecting upon history, we recall George Washington crossing the Delaware during the American War of Independence; his determination etched in our minds through a vivid chromolitho. The Queens College Cambridge rowing team epitomizes dedication and excellence as they glide across rivers with synchronized strokes. In Bodinnick, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall in 1904, a quaint cottage stands witness to countless hours spent perfecting rowing techniques. Venturing further across continents brings us to the Atlantic coast of Maine and Canada. Here, lobster boats rely on oars for their livelihoods amidst treacherous waves. Rewinding time back to 1935 reveals an era when rowing was not just a sport but also a way of life for many enthusiasts. "The Fisherman" captures both serenity and strength as he maneuvers his boat effortlessly using well-worn oars. At Waterhead Ambleside on Lake Windermere at sunset in the Lake District UK, rows of boats bask in golden hues - reminding us that even nature's beauty can be enhanced by these simple yet essential instruments. Whether it be historical events or everyday moments filled with tranquility or excitement – oars remain steadfast companions throughout our journey on water. Their significance transcends time and place - connecting generations past and present through shared experiences under open skies.