Paddle Collection (#2)

Greenwich Hospital and the River Thames, London, 1900
Illustration showing the view across the River Thames, from the Isle of Dogs, looking towards the Greenwich Naval Hospital, London, 1900

Budleigh Salterton, Devon
The seaside resort of Budleigh Salterton in Devon. Holiday makers paddle in the sea and recline in deck chairs

Leona Falls and kayaker, Neltume, Chile, South American

Steamship Crowd 1899
A crowd clamour to get a good glimpse of St. Elvies a paddle steamer of the Liverpool and North Wales Steamship Co. at Llandudno, North Wales

Hunters Quay, Argyll & Bute, Scotland, with a paddle steamer approaching the pier. Date: circa 1900

Sculling In Mist On River Thames; London, England

Paddle Steamer Balmoral, Isle of Wight
Paddle Steamer Balmoral, near The Solent, Isle of Wight, England. Date: 1922

Charlotte Dundas Paddle Boat
Print of the Charlotte Dundas, the first practical application of steam power driving a paddle wheel. Designed by William Symington and trested on the Forth and Clyde Canal in 1802

Evening Paddle
Canoes are stacked just off Brooks Lake, located in the backcountry of Northwest Wyoming

ABEL TASMAN (1603?-1659). Abel Janszoon Tasman. Dutch navigator and explorer. Ships of Tasmans exploring expedition (right) and Polynesian outrigger canoes near the shore of one of the Fiji Islands

Steamboat pier, Trefriew (i. e. Trefriw), Wales
Steamboat pier, Trefriew (i.e. Trefriw), Wales. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

A midnight race on the Mississippi. Date c1890

USA, Alaska, Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve. Kayaking in Moose Valley. USA, Alaska, Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve. Kayaking in Moose Valley

English River Steamer
A paddle steamer carries excursionists on the river Witham at Boston, Lincolnshire, England

USA, Oregon, Portland, Cathedral Park, kayaker paddling under the St. Johns Bridge

Bound down the River. Date 1870

Boating Beagles
Two beagles in a rowing boat, one playing mandolin and the other holding a paddle. Date: early 1930s

Tourist in sea cayak, Silk Caye, Belize, Central America

Reed boats on Lake Titicaca, Peru, South America

Boats at Sale with the skyline of the city of Rabat in background, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Paddy fields and waterway with local boat, Kashmir, India

Derwentwater at dusk, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

New Orleans / Birds Eye
A bird s-eye view of the Mississippi snaking its way through the town of New Orleans, a town of ships and trade

Forfarshire Shipwreck 5
When this paddle steamer wrecks on the Farne Islands, off Northumberland, lighthouse keeper Darling and 18-year old daughter Grace row to the wreck and save nine

Dover Harbour Postcard
A steam train pulled up on the Admiralty Pier alongside a paddle steamer

Eskimo Hunts a Narwhal
An Eskimo fisherman pursuing a narwhal

Bathingmachines / Brighton
Ladies and babies paddle and splash in the sea at Brighton

Paddlers Photographed
Papa snaps Mama and the baby as they paddle

Silhouette Of Fishermen In Dugout Canoe Leaving Cape Maclear In The Evening, Lake Malawi; Malawi

Cornell Varsity, 1911, Po'k'psie, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Cornell Varsity, 1911, Po'k'psie, 1911. Shows the Cornell Varsity crew team on the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie, New York.

Cornell Varsity, Po'k'psie 6/17/11, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Cornell Varsity, Po'k'psie 6/17/11, 1911. Shows the Cornell Varsity crew team on the Hudson River at Poughkeepsie, New York.

Ernest Barry, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Ernest Barry, between c1910 and c1915. Shows British rower Ernest James Barry (1882-1968), who was five times sculling world champion and later the Royal Barge Master to both George VI

The pool., 1859. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The pool., 1859.

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

Mediterranean sunset II
Tal Paz-Fridman

Mediterranean sunset I
Tal Paz-Fridman

Sunny and misty morning
Hannah Zhang

Life on the Water
Kieron Long

Life on the Water
Kieron Long

Floating
Yu Mao

Kayaking in the mist
Hannah Zhang

The Paddlesteamer "Comet", built by Henry Bell in 1812
3083163 The Paddlesteamer "Comet", built by Henry Bell in 1812.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

Mentawai people of Pagai, with tattoos, canoe and paddle, Mentawai Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia
FLO4624248 Mentawai people of Pagai, with tattoos, canoe and paddle, Mentawai Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

A paddle steamer, 1850
3478559 A paddle steamer, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a paddle steamer on the upper Missouri. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The steamer Lady Daly, 1850
3478548 The steamer Lady Daly, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the stern wheel paddle steamer Lady Daly on the Murray River, Australia. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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Paddle your way through a world of adventure. From the tranquil waters of Littlehampton Harbour to the bustling sands of Filey, North Yorkshire, there's no shortage of fun for holidaymakers seeking a splash. Feel the rush as you conquer white water rafting or step back in time aboard HMS Dreadnought, an iconic vessel that made waves in 1906. Explore history beneath the waves at Ardrossan, where the wreck of SS Chusan tells tales from 1874. Cleethorpes Sea Front offers endless opportunities to paddle and play under sunny skies while enjoying breathtaking views. Hop aboard a Thames Paddle Steamer and let it transport you to a bygone era filled with elegance and charm. Discover La Marguerite, a majestic paddle steamer that gracefully glides along serene waters. Travel even further back in time with Paddle Steamer Leith 1837, an enchanting relic from maritime history. For those seeking tropical bliss, USA's St John in USVI is your ultimate winter getaway destination - picture yourself paddling amidst paradise. Escape to Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex and immerse yourself in its picturesque beach scene; feel the sand between your toes as you dip your paddle into crystal-clear waters. Finally, embark on an unforgettable journey aboard Neptune Steamship – let its mighty paddles propel you towards new horizons. Whether you seek tranquility or thrills, historical marvels or idyllic beaches - embrace the power of the paddle and create memories that will last a lifetime.