Barge Collection (#65)

Port barges on Douro River, with city beyond, Oporto (Porto), Portugal, Europe

Barco rabelo, the port barges on the River Douro, with the Dom Luis I bridge behind in the city of Oporto, Portugal, Europe

Traditional port barcos (boats), Cais dos Barcos Rabelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Oporto, Portugal, Europe

Barges on River Pasig with city buildings behind, Manila, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Barge on River Pasig with city skyline behind, Manila, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Boats and barges along the waterfront of the docks in Karachi, Pakistan, Asia

Logging barge on the Kinabatangan River, Eastern Sabah, island of Borneo, Malaysia

Canal in Burano, Venice, Italy

Barge on waterway, the Backwaters, Kerala, India

Rice boats on the backwaters, Kerala, India, Asia

Royal barge at Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Rotterdam port, Holland, Europe

Cargo boat on the River Rhine, Dusseldorf, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Dom and Gros St. Martin Church, Cologne, Germany, Europe

Large barge on canal in northern Germany, Europe

Large barges pass on busy canal near the Netherlands border, northern Germany, Europe

Barge transitting the Kiel Canal in Germany, Europe

Nord Ostsee Kanal, Kiel Canal, Germany, Europe

The banks of the canal, Canal du Midi, UNESCO Wiorld Heritage Site, in region of Preissan, Languedoc Roussillon, France, Europe

Boulevard de Monplaisir, Canal du Midi, UNESCO World Heritage Site, town of Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Europe

A barge on the River Seine at Bois le Roi, Ile de France, France, Europe

Grand Union Canal, Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

City of London skyline and River Thames from Blackfriars Bridge, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Barges on the Huangpu River, Shanghai, China

Aerial view from Oriental Pearl Tower of Huangpu District and Huangpu River, Shanghai, China, Asia

Canal in Suzhou, China

Suzhou Creek, Shanghai, China, Asia

Coal barges in the Xiling Gorge on the Yangtze River, Hubei, China, Asia

The Karaweik, a concrete replica of the royal barge, Kandawgyi Lake, Yangon, (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Golden barge, Inle Lake, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Transporting logs on the Curua-Unn River, near Amazon, Brazil, South America

Black labradoodle standing in front of barge
JD-18744 Black labradoodle standing in front of barge John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cambodia / Pursat River
Pursat River: view of the river, containing a long barge with 32 rowers

Football / Charged Through
CHARGED THROUGH An attacking player gives the keeper a firm shoulder barge, sending him into his own net

Social / Royal Barge 1914
Englands social elite watch the Royal Barge as it passes by during the Henley Regatta

Horses Tow Barge
Two horses draw a barge along a German canal : a sail has been raised to get a little help from the wind

Niederfinow Lift - 2
The barge lift at Niederfinow - the worlds largest of its kind

Lille / Canal / Gardens
Unloading a barge on the canal at Lille, in northern France, beside the Jardin Botanique

Japanese Pleasurebarge
The pleasure-barge of a daimyo of the Togugawa era, on the Inland Sea. It is rowed, not sailed

Portsmouth 1750
West prospect of Portsmouth, Hampshire: important buildings & shipping depicted & in the foreground inhabitants & sailors smoke, canoodle with local lasses or load cargo

Horse-Drawn Barge
A horse pulls a barge full of coal along the canal towpath

Barge on River Gade
An old man steers his barge under a bridge on the River Gade, near Watford, England, part of the Grand Union Canal

Providence Barge
The Providence barge moored at the bank

Trade / Canonor 1572
A view of CANONOR, one of the portuguese settlements on the route to Asia. Part of a larger map showing Calechut (Calcutta)/Ormus/Canonor/Mina

Pont Y Cyssllte Canal
Canal at Pont Y Cyssyllte in the vale of Llangollen, Wales, with a horse-drawn barge

Pyne - Lord Mayors Barge
LORD MAYORs STATE BARGE When the Lord Mayor of London travels upstream or down- stream, he does it in style for which Handels Water Music is the only fit accompaniment

Kew Bridge Aquatint
Kew Bridge seen from Strand- on-the-green, with a variety of boats including a state barge and a sailing vessel

Cleopatra on Royal Barge
CLEOPATRA VII Queen of Egypt enjoying a river-trip on the Nile in her royal barge

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"Barge: Navigating Through History and Beauty" From the picturesque Canaletto paintings depicting the bustling Thames to the Liverpool Docks, where these mighty vessels once ruled the waters, barges have left an indelible mark on our maritime heritage. The iconic image of the Thames Barge Sara gracefully sailing through Maldon, a Blackwater Estuary town in Essex, evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler times. Inextricably linked to industry, barges played a crucial role in transporting goods such as sugar from Tate & Lyle Refinery or coal from Battersea Power Station along London's waterways. A GWR Publicity Poster from 1946 showcases their efficiency and reliability as they traversed canals and rivers with ease. Venturing beyond British shores, we find ourselves captivated by the enchanting sight of brightly painted barges harmoniously coexisting with oast houses on the River Medway near Maidstone. This idyllic scene reminds us that they are not just utilitarian vessels but also symbols of cultural identity. Across Europe, barge culture thrives along historic waterways like Pontcysyllte Aqueduct—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—where these sturdy boats navigate breathtaking landscapes alongside Ellesmere Canal. Meanwhile, on Hungary's Danube River lies Buda Castle—a majestic backdrop against which barges glide effortlessly—showcasing their versatility across diverse terrains. Whether it be witnessing Canaletto's art come alive or exploring hidden gems like Maldon or Yalding, each barge tells its own story. These floating marvels connect us to our past while reminding us of their enduring beauty in present-day life. So let us celebrate these magnificent vessels that have shaped history and continue to inspire awe wherever they sail—the timeless allure of a barge is truly unparalleled.