Regatta Collection (#10)

Regatta on the Tiber, Rome 1882
View of a rowing regatta held on the River Tiber in Rome, Italy. Date: 1882

The Thames Grand Regatta Fair, Putney 1846
Thames Grand Regatta Fair at Putney, near London, 1846. A number of spectators lining the banks of the River Thames for this event and the tents of attractions. Date: 1846

Scullers Match at the Thames Grand Regatta 1846
The Scullers Match at the Thames Grand Regatta, 1846. This event was held on the River Thames, off Putney in London. Date: 1846

Thames Regatta, Passing Hammersmith Bridge 1946
Rowing boats passing Hammersmith bridge. Date: 1846

Thames Regatta, The Struggle 1846
Thames Regatta, London. Date: 1846

HIGHGATE MODEL YACHTS
Regatta of the Highgate Model Yacht Club on the ponds Date: 1854

Houseboats at Henley 1901
Houseboats, punts and canoes line the Thames at Henley Date: 1901

Royal Barge - Henley
The Royal barge passes a cheering crowd of spectators and rowers Date: 1914

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Grand Canal, Participants in the Regatta Storico historical annual regatta wearing traditional costume rowing gondola past onlookers gathered on the balconies of canalside

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Grand Canal, Participants in the Regata Storico historical Regatta held annually in September in blur of movement as they approach the Rialto bridge with onlookers

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Grand Canal, Regatta Storico historical annual regatta. Team of rowers wearing orange and white costume passing canalside buildings with onlookers watching from balconies

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Grand Canal, Participants in the Regata Storico historical Regatta held annually in September in blur of motion as they approach the Rialto bridge passing canalside buildings

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Grand Canal, Participants in the Regata Storico historical Regatta held annually in September approaching the Rialto bridge with onlookers gathered on the balconies of

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Grand Canal, Participants in the Regata Storico historical Regatta held annually in September wearing traditional costume

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Grand Canal, Participants in the Regata Storico, historical regatta held annually in September in red and gold decorated gondola

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Grand Canal, Participants in the Regata Storico historical regatta held annually in September wearing traditional costume approaching the Rialto bridge in brightly painted

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Grand Canal, Participants in the Regata Storico historical regatta held annually in September wearing traditional costume and rowing red

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Grand Canal, Participants in the Regata Storico historical Regatta held annually in September wearing traditional costume approaching the Rialto bridge with onlookers gathered

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Grand Canal, Participants in the Regata Storico historical Regatta held annually in September, wearing traditional costume

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Grand Canal, Participants in the Regata Storico historical Regatta held each September, in red and gold decorated gondola

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Grand Canal, Participants in the Regata Storico historical Regatta held each September rowing red and gold decorated gondola and wearing traditional costume

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Grand Canal, Participants in the Regata Storico historical Regatta held each September, wearing traditional costume and rowing ornately decorated blue

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Grand Canal, Participants in the Regata Storico historical Regatta in brightly painted gondolas and wearing traditional costume approaching the Rialto bridge with onlookers

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Grand Canal, Participants in the Regata Storico annual historical regatta in brightly painted gondolas

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Gondolier manoeuvres gondola before start of Regata Storico the Venice annual historical Regatta in September. Canalside buildings behind

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Female pair taking part in Regata Storica Venice Regatta rowing yellow gondola on the Grand Canal passing waterside buildings with Venice Republic

The Regatta in Venice in honor of Prince Edward (1739-1767), Duke of York, on June 4, 1764, ca 1764-1765. Private Collection

Jam of punts and rowing Boats - River Cam Regatta, Cambridge. Date: circa 1913

The boats of the historical procession for the historical Regatta on the Grand Canal of Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

The Race, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Race, 1872. Spectators cheer from boats and bridges during a boat race on the River Thames. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

The River Bank - Under the Trees, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The River Bank-Under the Trees, 1872. Spectators watch the boat race on the riverbank at Chiswick. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Perched in the Trees, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Perched in the Trees, 1872. Men and boys watching a boat race on the River Thames. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

The Limes - Mortlake, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Limes-Mortlake, 1872. Spectators watch a boat race on the Thames from a terrace of Limes House a Grade II listed mansio in Mortlake, Richmond upon Thames. From, " LONDON

Crowds watching the Henley Regatta Date: 1901

King George V at the wheel of of his yacht, Britannia, during Cowes Regatta week, 1924, (1935). George V (1865-1936) sailing HMY Britannia off the coast of the Isle of Wight

Regatta on the Grand Canal, Venice, mid-late 18th century, (1943). Creator: Francesco Guardi
Regatta on the Grand Canal, Venice, mid-late 18th century, (1943). Drawing in the Kupferstichkabinett, Staatlichen Museen, Berlin

Sailing Boats at Argenteuil, c. 1888. Artist: Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-1894)
Sailing Boats at Argenteuil, c. 1888. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Fete Day on the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy, 1895. Creator: Unknown
Fete Day on the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy, 1895. The water is crammed with boats in front of the Ponte di Rialto. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

Arrival at Brandenburg House of the Watermen, etc with an Address to the Queen
Arrival at Brandenburg House of the Watermen, etc. with an Address to the Queen on the 3rd October 1820, pub. 1821 (coloured engraving)

Westminster Bridge, London, With the Lord Mayors Procession on the Thames (oil on canvas)
XYC232090 Westminster Bridge, London, With the Lord Mayors Procession on the Thames (oil on canvas) (detail of 118509) by Canaletto

HMY Victoria and Albert and the Russian Imperial Yacht Standart at Cowes, 1909. Standart was built by order of Emperor Alexander III of Russia

Crowds on the water front during a regatta, c1930. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Crowds on the water front during a regatta, c1930. People strolling along the front, possibly at Cowes in the Isle of Wight, with ships decked in flags in the distance

The 12 Metre yacht Javotte sailng close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 12 Metre yacht Javotte sailng close-hauled, 1911. Javotto was designed by Alfred Mylne and built in 1909

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA - Sailboat Regatta, Lake Calhoun Date: 1939

Sydney, NSW, Australia - Anniversary Regatta in the Harbour. The Australia Day Regatta, proudly acclaimed as the oldest continuously-conducted annual sailing regatta in the world

Rollo (foreground) and Javotto racing under spinnaker, 1911
The 12 Metre class yachts Rollo (foreground) and Javotto racing under spinnaker, 1911. Javotto was designed by Alfred Mylne and built in 1909

Gold medal winner Rollo races downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Gold medal winner Rollo races downwind under spinnaker, 1911. Johan Anker, the designer of ‘ Rollo, helmed the yacht for the 1911 Coronation Regatta in the Solent

The sailing yacht Rollo at anchor, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The sailing yacht Rollo at anchor, 1911. Johan Anker, the designer of ‘ Rollo, helmed the yacht for the 1911 Coronation Regatta in the Solent, where he won gold medal for Norway

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"Capturing the Thrill of Regatta: A Spectacle of Crew Team Rowing and Historic Races" Regatta, a word that evokes images of intense competition and camaraderie among rowers, has been celebrated in various forms throughout history. From the Galway hookers gracefully sailing at Roundstone Regatta to the adrenaline-pumping races like Shamrock V at Henley Regatta, this sport has enthralled spectators for centuries. One iconic moment etched in history is the AMERICAs CUP race in 1886. The Mayflower's majestic salute while crossing paths with Galatea on September 7th left onlookers awestruck. Currier & Ives' color lithograph beautifully captures this historic event. The tranquil beauty along The Towpath Walton-on-Thames offers a stark contrast to the fierce battles witnessed during regattas. Swans gliding through calm waters as punt boats pass by create an idyllic scene reminiscent of Henley's charm. Regattas have always drawn crowds eager to witness thrilling competitions firsthand. Holidaymakers eagerly watched Brixham Regatta unfold in 1936, immersing themselves in the excitement and energy coursing through the air. Henley Royal Regatta remains an epitome of elegance and tradition, attracting coxless fours from around the world to compete on its prestigious course. Oxfordshire's serene backdrop adds a touch of grandeur to this renowned event year after year. In 1955, Henley Regatta once again captivated audiences with its timeless allure. As rowers pushed their limits against each other amidst cheers from enthusiastic supporters, they created memories that would last a lifetime. Not limited to British shores alone, regattas found their way across continents. Chelsea hosted its own vibrant regatta where participants showcased their skills while spectators reveled in festivities brimming with joy and excitement. Another significant chapter unfolded during AMERICAs CUP in 1881.