Boatman Collection (#8)

Kashmir, Srinagar. Boatman asleep in shade on back of boat
Kashmir, Srinagar. A lazy boatman asleep in shade on back of a boat carrying animal fodder Date: 1986

Lake Dal, Srinagar, Kashmir - a man paddling boat
Lake Dal, Srinagar, Kashmir - a man wearing an Astrakhan hat, paddling his shikara boat Date: 1986

Kashmir, Lake Dal - a houseboat swimming platform. A moored speedboat and a swimmer can be seen in the mirror on a white dresser Date: 1986

Kashmir - boatman paddling his flat-bottomed shikara boat
Kashmir - yawning boatman paddling his flat-bottomed shikara boat in the Vale of Kashmir Date: 1986

Kashmir - Srinagar. A man paddles a boat loaded with green fodder along weedy canal. Photographed from above looking down Date: 1989

Boatman with Rutland Water pleasure cruiser, Rutland Belle
A boatman reaches for the mooring buoy of the Rutland Water pleasure cruiser Rutland Belle. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Eustace Rogers, the last coracle man of Ironbridge, Shropshire. He is pictured with a coracle on his back at the bottom of his garden on the banks of the River Severn

Ragged boatman, Sri Lanka
Barefoot, ragged, skinny boatman wearing big floppy cap sits on a beached fishing boat on the beach at Galle, Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Boatman, Ganges, India
An Indian man rows an old wooden boat in the River Ganges along the ghats of Varanasi. Bathers are in the water Date: 1987

Bargeman, Gloucester docks
A male bargee leans on the wooden tiller of a canal narrow boat berthed in Gloucester Docks Date: 1990

Sleepy Riverside scene - Nicaragua. Date: circa 1910s

Detail of the Burlaks on the Volga, 1870-1873, (1965). Creator: Il ya Repin
Detail of the Burlaks on the Volga, 1870-1873, (1965). Barge-haulers on the Volga river in Russia. Painting in the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Moored Boatman: Souvenir of an Italian Lake, 1861 (oil on canvas)
CGW445426 The Moored Boatman: Souvenir of an Italian Lake, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 60.9x90.17 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art

Juan-les-Pins - La Fontaine du Pin
Juan-les-Pins - a town and a health resort and spa in the commune of Antibes, in the Alpes-Maritimes, in southeastern France, on the Cote d Azur. Date: circa 1910s

The Viceroys Flotilla and Boatmen, 1813, (1925). Creator: Unknown
The Viceroys Flotilla and Boatmen, 1813, (1925). From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Lighter on the Thames going downstream towards Southwark Bridge, London, c1905. Artist
Lighter on the Thames going downstream towards Southwark Bridge, London, c1905. Cannon Street Railway Bridge and London Bridge can be seen in the distance

Lighters approaching the General Steam Navigation Companys wharf by Tower Bridge, London, c1905

Buildings on the eastern side of New Palace Yard, Palace of Westminster, London, 1808. View from the River Thames

Near Brewers Quay, c1930. Artist: Samuel Harry Hancock
Near Brewers Quay, c1930. View showing figures on barges in the foreground and Tower Bridge in the distance

Divine Comedy. Eigth Canto of Hell. Dante and Virgil cross t
Divine Comedy. Epic poem written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and his death in 1321. Eigth Canto of Hell. Dante and Virgil cross the river Styx in the boat of Phlegyas

Landscape Lake Boatman Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Landscape with Lake and Boatman; Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (French, 1796 - 1875); 1839; Oil on canvas; 62.5 x 102.9 cm (24 5, 8 x 40 1, 2 in.)

Italy, Venice, The Basin of San Marco, oil on canvas
Giovanni Richter (1665-1745), The Basin of San Marco, Venice, 1740, oil on canvas, 57x81 cm. Detail

Ferry Boat Crossing the Sumida River, ca. 1840. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Ferry Boat Crossing the Sumida River, ca. 1840

Boating Party with Children Swimming, late 18th century. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Boating Party with Children Swimming, late 18th century

A Dutch boatman, 1898. Artist: Nico Jungmann
A Dutch boatman, 1898. Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 15, no 67 (London, 15th October 1898)

Sappho, Phaon and Cupid, 1809. Artist: Jacques-Louis David
Sappho, Phaon and Cupid, 1809. According to Greek legend, the poet Sappho fell in love with Phaon, a ferryman from the island of Lesbos, and when he rejected her

MALI, Mopti A pirogue loaded with passengers is poled along the Niger River near Mopti. The slender wooden canoes are the traditional craft for fishing and transporting passengers

Kuta Beach / Outrigger Boat & Boatman / Sunset, Bali, Indonesia Kuta Beach / Outrigger Boat & Boatman / Sunset, Bali, Indonesia

Lake Bratan / Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple & Boatman, Bali, Indonesia Lake Bratan / Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple & Boatman, Bali, Indonesia

A boatman rows between the hills and cliffs of the Chong an River, a local beauty spot in the heart of Guizhou Province

A boatman in his mokoro dug-out canoe takes tourists game viewing along one of the myriad waterways of the Okavango delta

Waterloo Bridge, c1910. Artist: Edward Louis Lawrenson
Waterloo Bridge, c1910. From The Studio Volume 53. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1911]

The Boatman, 1806-1875, (1906-7). Artist: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
The Boatman. From The Studio Volume 39 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1906-7.]

A sailing boat on the Irawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
A sailing boat on the Irawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Burmese boat on the Irrawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Burmese boat on the Irrawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A boatman on the Irrawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
A boatman on the Irrawaddy River, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Berberin boatmen, flooded isle of Philae, Egypt, c1922. Artist: Donald McLeish
Berberin boatmen, flooded isle of Philae, Egypt, c1922. The island and its ruins were regularly flooded after the construction of the Aswan Low Dam in 1902

Fight and tournament of the boatmen, River Seine, Paris, 1751 (1882-1884). Artist: Cosson
Fight and tournament of the boatmen, River Seine, Paris, 1751 (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume III, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Study of a Dutch boatman, 1898. Artist: Nico Jungmann
Study of a Dutch boatman, 1898. Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 13, no 59 (London, 15th February 1898)

Hiring a Caique, Constantinople, 1877. A party of men and veiled women negotiate the hiring of a caique, a light boat used on the Bosphorus in what is now Istanbul, Turkey

Boatman, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

French physicist Denis Papins, steamboat being wrecked, 1707 (1870)
French physicist Denis Papin s, steamboat being wrecked, 1707 (1870). The boatmen on the river Weser saw the boat powered by Papins (1647-1712)

Canal boat, 1796. Artist: Robert Fulton
Canal boat, 1796. A canal boat for passengers and freight with framework for a tarpaulin (top) and covered with the tarpaulin (bottom)

People on a boating trip, Zambezi River, Africa
People on a boating trip on the Zambezi River in Africa. Date: circa 1908

Family on a yachting trip, Southwold, Suffolk
Members of the Dalrymple family out on a yachting trip, Southwold, Suffolk. Date: 1908

Happy Families Playing Cards - Mrs Salt the Boatmans Wife. circa 1930s

Happy Families Playing Cards - Miss Salt the Boatmans Daughter. circa 1930s

Happy Families Playing Cards - Master Salt the Boatmans Son. circa 1930s

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"Journeying through Time and Tide: The Legacy of Boatmen" Step back in time to witness the remarkable tales of boatmen who navigated rivers, canals, and seas, leaving an indelible mark on history. Meet Eustace Rogers, the last coracle man of Ironbridge in Shropshire, whose skillful maneuvers captivated all who witnessed his artistry. Picture yourself at Malpas Ferry in Cornwall around 1887, as you marvel at the bustling landing where boats arrived from Tregothnan. Transport yourself to Venice's enchanting Grand Canal and behold the iconic Rialto Bridge alongside a gondolier gracefully guiding their vessel—a scene that has earned its place as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel further back to 1804 when Thames Watermen ruled London's riverways with their expertise and unrivaled knowledge. Immerse yourself in Wales' rich heritage as you gaze upon Conwy Castle from its majestic landing place—where boatmen once ferried passengers across shimmering waters. Experience the raw power of nature with Ando Hiroshige's depiction of a Japanese Storm at Sea—an awe-inspiring reminder of the bravery displayed by seafaring souls. Witness history unfold before your eyes as you step aboard Bury's ferry during 1931—a testament to human ingenuity bridging gaps between communities. Explore Malta's Valletta and be transported into another era aboard a traditional Dghajsa boat—the echoes of past voyages whispering through every wave. Marvel at Florence's Ponte Vecchio spanning over River Arno—a timeless symbol connecting people throughout centuries. Lose yourself amidst Udaipur's tranquil lake adorned with a palace while gliding gently on a serene boat ride—an experience that transcends time itself. Finally, brave the harsh winter conditions during 1947 along Thames Estuary—where resilient boatmen battled treacherous waves to ensure vital connections remained intact.