Paddle Collection (#41)

California, Sacramento. General View of Sacramento
The beginnings of the City of Sacramento have been laid out in a grid, with wide avenues. The view is from the river, where sailing boats and a paddle steamer are at anchor

Liverpool and Birkenhead Ferry-steamer Cheshire, October 1
Engraving of the Liverpool and Birkenhead Ferry-Steamer, Cheshire, 31st October 1863. This paddle-steamer ferry was built for the Woodside Ferry Commissioners to a design that allowed up to 2000

Three paddlers at Scarborough, North Yorkshire
A father takes his little son and daughter for a paddle in the sea at Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Folkestone - 1906
Boulogne boat leaving Folkestone Kent

Kingsbridge - 1919
Kingsbridge Devon

France Calais
The ferry terminal in the days when we crossed the Channel in paddle-steamers. Date: 1889

Brother and Sis Paddle
Brother and sister paddle in a pool, making sure their toy boat doesn t sail away

SS Lord of the Isles, 1877
Engraving of the Saloon Paddle-steamer Lord of the Isles, launched circa.1877 for the tourist route in the Western Highlands of Scotland, from Greenock to Inverary

A Paddle-steam tender approaches a Passenger ship, 1883
Engraving of a paddle-steamer approaching a passenger ship, as viewed from the hurricane-deck of the passenger ship

Banquet on board the Faid Gihaad, 1862
Engraving showing a banquet on board the Viceroy of Egypts yacht, Faid Gihaad, then in the River Thames off Woolwich, London, July 1862

Bournes River Steam Train, 1849
Engraving of John Bournes proposal for a River Steam Train for use on the rivers of India, 1849. At that time, India had a poor transport network and Mr

Trobriand Racing Canoes
Illustration of several canoes racing off the Trobriand Islands, 1925. With a large lanteen sail and outrigger float, these canoes were steered by use of a large paddle

The Prussian War-Steamer, Nix, 1851
Engraving of the Prussian War-Steamer Nix, built by Robinson and Russell of Millwall, London, 1851. This paddle steamer underwent trials on the Thames river in March and April of that year

The Hydromotor Ship, 1881
Engraving of the Hydromotor Ship, invented by Dr. Emil Fleischer of Dresden, September 1881. Instead of propellor or paddle-wheel

Clyde Excursionists
Excursionists on a paddle- steamer on the river Clyde, Scotland

Sphinx Steamship
An early French paddle-steamer with elegant slim funnel

Section of the Bessemer
Bessemers design for a cross- channel paddle steamer is designed to reduce passenger discomfort by enabling them to stay level no matter how much the boat herself rolls

Paddle Steamer on Nile
Paddle Steamer and Pleasure Cruiser make steady progress through the calm wide channel of the Nile

Shooting cotton bales into a river-steamer
Cotton bales leaving the exit of a 350 foot downhill shoot and landing on the front of the paddle boat steamer, the Magnolia

Cotton shoot on the Alabama
Cotton shoot of around 350 feet in length used to send bales of cotton from high up on a steep river-bank down to a passing paddle steam-ship, Magnolia

Busy Beach, Margate
A crowded sea front at Margate. People sunbathe and paddle on the crowded beach

New Orleans / Mississippi
Paddle-Steamers and small sailing craft occupy a busy stretch of the Mississippi at New Orleans

Steamship Belvidere
The Belvidere steam-boat plied successfully on the Ohio River for several years. It appears to have some kind of internal paddle wheel

Silver Springs, Florida
A paddle steamer approaches the landing at Silver Springs, Florida, in the heart of the swamp country. Date: circa 1860

Racial Types Fiji 19C
Two men of Fiji

Tonle Sap Lake, Boat People (Vietnamese), near Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Transporting reeds along the Nile, near Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Canoeing on Hoe Lake, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Superior National Forest, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

White water rafting, Pacuare River, Turrialba, Costa Rica, Central America

Boats taking tourists along canal, Tongli, Jiangsu, China, Asia

DTM: Audi boat race winner Martin Tomczyk Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline Red Bull
Audi boat race winner Martin Tomczyk (GER) Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline Red Bull, with second place Pierre Kaffer (GER) Audi Sport Team Phoenix Castrol

Fishing at Bewdley, Worcestershire
Two young boys fishing in the river at Bewdley, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Kayaks at anchorage in Southeast Alaska. Property Released by owner Dan Blanchard, American Safari Cruises
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Couple on Marloes Sands, Wales, UK. (rr)
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Boy playing in sea with boogie board (rr)
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Boy running at waters edge, West Dale
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People walking on beach at low tide, Druidston Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
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Couple walking at waters edge, Marloes Sands, West Wales, UK
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Swans on Windermere in the Lake district UK
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A man on a jetty on Windermere in the Lake District UK
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Holiday makers on the beach in the Red Sea resort of Dahab in Egypt
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Canoeist on Ullswater Lake District UK
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Canoeist on the river Brathay near Ambleside Lake District UK
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Canoeists on the river Brathay near Ambleside Lake District UK
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Sea Kayaking off Port Isaac in Cornwall UK
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A Border Collie leaping into a Lakeland tarn to fetch a stick UK
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Lindblad Expeditions guest kayaking on Isla Danzante in the middle Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)
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Lindblad Expedition guests receiving kayaking lessons on the beach on Isla Angel de la Guarda in the upper Gulf of
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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.