Paddles Collection (#5)

Detail of figures carved and painted on a ceremonial canoe paddle from the Solomon Islands, now at the Horniman Museum in London

Aztec education of boys (left) and girls (right). Boys are shown being punished by a father who holds him over a fire of burning chillies while lecturing him

Double canoe with oarsmen, Hawaii, 18th century. Artist: John Webber
Double canoe with oarsmen, Hawaii, 18th century. The men are wearing gourd masks. The passenger is holding an idol

Various forms of paddle boats for use in war, 1483. The bottom 2 are submarines. From Valturio De Re Militari, 1483

IK Brunels steam ship Great Eastern showing housing for paddle wheel, and sails, 1857
IK Brunels steam ship Great Eastern showing housing for paddle wheel, and sails. Print published London 1857

Youth on the Prow and Pleasure at the Helm!, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
Youth on the Prow and Pleasure at the Helm!, 1886. Lord Randolph Churchill, the new Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer, has found himself doing most of the work on the parliamentary ship

My Lucky Star - Girl in Red Bathing Costume and Striped Cap. Date: circa 1920s

Figurine depicting a carder at the 17th and 18th centuries. Sabadell History Museum. Catalonia. Spain

George Studdy, The Faithful Heart (The Sketch, 17 May 1922). A little dog with mournful eyes, obviously alarmed at his owners sea bathing antics

Paddling at Pangbourne
A lady paddles at Pangbourne, on the river Thames. Date: 1906

The Sprague, Shawnee Park, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
The Sprague, a towboat used for pleasure rides in Shawnee Park, Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Date: circa 1908

French scouts canoeing during a camping trip
French scouts canoeing on a lake during a camping trip

Youth hostel The Warbler, Kortenhoef, Netherlands
Young people in a youth hostel, De Karekiet (The Warbler ), Kortenhoef, Netherlands

Girls padding in the sea
Aren t we brave. Five girls in red bathing costumes going for a paddle in the sea. Date: C.1905

CAMP FIRE
Three young men cooking a meal on a beach from a cauldron hanging from three paddles! Date: 1930s

Bicycle Boat
A Bicycle Boat, a new type of boat, which can be used as a comfortable sidecar on land and a paddleboat on water! The pedals of the bicycle work the paddles. Date: early 1930s

Orange and white Canadian canoe with two paddles leaning on the side

Source Size = 3768 x 1489
MR. S.J. MACKIEs STEAMER: A ship 400 feet long by 80 feet broad, constructed on a composite box-girder system, two waterways, with two paddles working in each, running lengthways through the vessel

The Canoes, 1878 (oil on canvas)
XIR36987 The Canoes, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); 155x108.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; French, out of copyright

A Native Canoe (colour engraving)
XCF311211 A Native Canoe (colour engraving) by Castellini, G. (19th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Tongariro Volcano, New Zealand (colour engraving)
XCF311213 Tongariro Volcano, New Zealand (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Bridge on Liji River (pen & ink, colour & gold paper on panel) (see 216569)
XIR216570 The Bridge on Liji River (pen & ink, colour & gold paper on panel) (see 216569) by Japanese School, (17th century); 149x360 cm; Tokyo National Museum

Dugout canoe piloted by natives of New Zealand, illustration from Voyage Around
XIR177202 Dugout canoe piloted by natives of New Zealand, illustration from Voyage Around the World in the Corvette La Coquille by Louis Isidore Duperry (1786-1865) (colour litho) by French School

Rowers, Old Main River near Volkach, Mainschleife, loop in the Main River, Mainfranken, Lower Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

China - Shanghai - Dragon Boat. Date: circa 1930s

Argentina - Objects and weapons of the Indigenous Indians Date: circa 1910s

Eskimo in his Kayak - Covered in sealion skin - Alaska, USA Date: circa 1909

Sudan - An Ambatch Canoe on the White Nile Date: circa 1910

Terreeoboo, King of O Whyee, bringing presents to Captain Cook. Terreeoboo and his party travelling by catamaran with 10 men on each side propelling it with paddles

Canoeists paddling on river, River Bure, Coltishall, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Two boys paddling dugout canoe, Kolombangara Island, Solomon Islands, April

British Virgin Islands, Virgin Gorda, yellow one-seater kayak by waters edge on beach

Yellow kayak with double-bladed paddle, and blue open touring canoe with single-bladed paddle, side by side

Khaki Campbell duck swimming in Water

Sea kayaking, Antarctica C013 / 7506
Sea kayaking. Group of sea kayakers paddling between icebergs off the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Children at the seaside
Four young children frolic in the water, enjoying their British seaside holiday. c. 1910

Woman from Romania
A woman from Romania in traditional costume, standing by the wheel of a watermill. Date: circa 1910

A butter factory in Canada. The card states that the butter produced was in high favour on the British market. Date: circa 1930s

Puget Sound Indian Racing Canoe - Washington
Puget Sound - Ten-man Indian Racing Canoe - Washington State. Date: circa 1909

Swedish Scout bringing drinks ashore

American Scouts paddling boats
Groups of scouts sit in large boats on a lake and attempt to paddle without crashing into one another. circa 1960s

India - Madras - Catamaran Fishing Boats Date: 1906

Boy Taken by Shark / 1901
A boy is taken by a shark (although it is not certain that this photo is genuine) Date: 1901

Whitewater rafting
MODEL RELEASED. Whitewater rafting. Team of people navigating a set of river rapids in a rafting boat. Photographed on Snake River, in Wyoming, USA

Early humans building and using boats. Coloured artwork of early humans during the Stone Age, using using fire (left) to hollow out a tree trunk to form a dugout canoe

Defibrillator
MODEL RELEASED. Defibrillator. Surgeon holding a defibrillator used to treat a heart attack, or myocardial infarction. During a heart attack

Natives of New Guinea, 1643
Natives of New Guinea. 17th century artwork of three men from the Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, paddling an outrigger canoe

Palms and paddles, Bavaro Beach, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

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"Paddles: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step back in time to the Cambridge Boat Crew of 1930, as they gracefully glide through the water with synchronized strokes, showcasing their unwavering determination. Transport yourself into the heartwarming world of "The Faithful Heart" by George Studdy, where a loyal companion holds onto his paddle tightly, symbolizing loyalty and devotion. Embark on an adventure aboard the Nydam Viking Ship, feeling the power of ancient warriors as they conquer vast seas with their sturdy paddles. Discover a range of bakery tools and ingredients that blend together like harmonious paddles in perfect synchronization, creating delectable treats that tantalize your taste buds. Immerse yourself in tranquility at Shuswap's mountain lake in British Columbia, Canada. Witness a canoe gently resting at its edge while its paddle awaits another thrilling journey amidst breathtaking scenery. Journey to Hesdin in Pas-de-Calais, France - a picturesque town adorned with charming mills and old fish streets. Imagine fishermen skillfully maneuvering their boats using well-worn paddles for centuries-old traditions. Uncover Jonathan Hulls' revolutionary steamboat from the 18th century; witness how innovation transformed transportation forever as steam-powered paddles propelled vessels forward against all odds. Witness Carmarthen's coracle men navigating treacherous waters with ease. These skilled individuals rely on simple yet effective circular-shaped boats and wooden paddles to navigate rivers effortlessly. Experience an extraordinary adventure down the Severn River inside a humble sheep trough. Marvel at courageous souls defying convention by using makeshift paddles to explore uncharted territories fearlessly. Travel back to ancient times when woaded Britons roamed freely across rivers in coracles. Picture brave warriors fiercely wielding their trusty paddles while defending their lands valiantly against invaders.