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"Journeying through Time: The Row Boat's Enduring Legacy" Step back in time to witness the remarkable moments that shaped history

Background imageRow Boat Collection: View of the Thames, over the London Basin (England), in 1859

View of the Thames, over the London Basin (England), in 1859, belongs to a series of engravings on the Thames
MMM5482506 View of the Thames, over the London Basin (England), in 1859, belongs to a series of engravings on the Thames, which highlights the community of maritime workers in the English capital by

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Egyptian boat docked on the shore of the Nile, between Daboad and Phila (Egypt)

Egyptian boat docked on the shore of the Nile, between Daboad and Phila (Egypt)
MMM5481530 Egyptian boat docked on the shore of the Nile, between Daboad and Phila (Egypt). Coloured watercolor drawing, 1867 by Edward Lear (1812-1888)

Background imageRow Boat Collection: The Melancholy shipwreck and the death of Lord Royston. Lithograph (17.5 x 25.8 cm)

The Melancholy shipwreck and the death of Lord Royston. Lithograph (17.5 x 25.8 cm), London (England) edition
MMM5480771 The Melancholy shipwreck and the death of Lord Royston. Lithograph (17.5 x 25.8 cm), London (England) edition, by Thomas Tegg (1808?). English art, 19th century

Background imageRow Boat Collection: The construction site of a boat, on the beach of Cancale (France), with a young woman

The construction site of a boat, on the beach of Cancale (France), with a young woman
MMM5466481 The construction site of a boat, on the beach of Cancale (France), with a young woman, dressed in a traditional costume, a blue serge skirt and a gray and white striped shirt

Background imageRow Boat Collection: The yacht Alarm in a light swell, the sailboat built in 1830 in Lymington

The yacht Alarm in a light swell, the sailboat built in 1830 in Lymington, won numerous royal cups, in 1852
MMM5466470 The yacht Alarm in a light swell, the sailboat built in 1830 in Lymington, won numerous royal cups, in 1852, it was transformed into a schooner

Background imageRow Boat Collection: The towing of the HMS Victory to Gibraltar (English territory), by the Neptune

The towing of the HMS Victory to Gibraltar (English territory), by the Neptune
MMM5467462 The towing of the HMS Victory to Gibraltar (English territory), by the Neptune, seven days after the storm that washed away numerous boats between the Bay of Cadiz and Cape Trafalgar

Background imageRow Boat Collection: HMS Resolution crew hunting trip for walruses, commemorating the painter returning from James

HMS Resolution crew hunting trip for walruses, commemorating the painter returning from James Cook's third
MMM5467102 HMS Resolution crew hunting trip for walruses, commemorating the painter returning from James Cook's third expedition (1776-1780) (1728-1779) by Webber

Background imageRow Boat Collection: A man at sea, launching aid from the HMS Saint Jean D'Acre, interpretation of an incident in 1854

A man at sea, launching aid from the HMS Saint Jean D'Acre, interpretation of an incident in 1854
MMM5466066 A man at sea, launching aid from the HMS Saint Jean D'Acre, interpretation of an incident in 1854, during the Crimean War (1854-1856) by Brierly

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Goodbye young man!, Horatio Nelson leaving Portsmouth (colour litho)

Goodbye young man!, Horatio Nelson leaving Portsmouth (colour litho)
MMM5485411 Goodbye young man!, Horatio Nelson leaving Portsmouth (colour litho) by Roe, Fred (1864-1947) (after); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Goodbye young man)

Background imageRow Boat Collection: The heroic rescue of the passengers and crew of the steamship Forfarshire

The heroic rescue of the passengers and crew of the steamship Forfarshire, by Grace Darling and her father
MMM5483492 The heroic rescue of the passengers and crew of the steamship Forfarshire, by Grace Darling and her father, on the morning of September 7, 1838 by Carmichael

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Royal visit to Greenwich Hospital (England), with a sailing ship, a steamboat, passenger barges

Royal visit to Greenwich Hospital (England), with a sailing ship, a steamboat, passenger barges, rowboats on the Thames
MMM5484545 Royal visit to Greenwich Hospital (England), with a sailing ship, a steamboat, passenger barges, rowboats on the Thames by Havell, William (1782-1857); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRow Boat Collection: The Minnie Shiffer rescuing 600 passengers from the Connaught in the Atlantic on October 8, 1860

The Minnie Shiffer rescuing 600 passengers from the Connaught in the Atlantic on October 8, 1860
MMM5483465 The Minnie Shiffer rescuing 600 passengers from the Connaught in the Atlantic on October 8, 1860 by Brierly, Oswald Walters (1817-94); 22.6x34.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Maran Bay, in Martinique. Lithograph (56.6x43.4 cm), by Reverend Cooper Willyams (1762-1816), 1796

Maran Bay, in Martinique. Lithograph (56.6x43.4 cm), by Reverend Cooper Willyams (1762-1816), 1796
MMM5483376 Maran Bay, in Martinique. Lithograph (56.6x43.4 cm), by Reverend Cooper Willyams (1762-1816), 1796. by Willyams, Cooper (1762-1816) (after); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRow Boat Collection: The ultimate sailor known as Ultra Marin (William IV, 1765-1837)

The ultimate sailor known as Ultra Marin (William IV, 1765-1837). Caricature, lithograph (44.3x27.5 cm) by C.Williams
MMM5482883 The ultimate sailor known as Ultra Marin (William IV, 1765-1837). Caricature, lithograph (44.3x27.5 cm) by C.Williams, around 1806.; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRow Boat Collection: View of Oczakow (Turkey), at the mouth of the Dnieper River, on the Black Sea

View of Oczakow (Turkey), at the mouth of the Dnieper River, on the Black Sea
MMM5482386 View of Oczakow (Turkey), at the mouth of the Dnieper River, on the Black Sea, site of the battle between the Russians and the Turks, on October 12, 1787

Background imageRow Boat Collection: The crew of Galerie Luxborough, the captain and 21 men, in a lifeboat. Oil painting, circa 1727

The crew of Galerie Luxborough, the captain and 21 men, in a lifeboat. Oil painting, circa 1727
MMM5462142 The crew of Galerie Luxborough, the captain and 21 men, in a lifeboat. Oil painting, circa 1727, by John Cleveley (1712-1777)

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Moonlight at Giltar Point, near Tenby (England), from the south. Oil on canvas, circa 1872-1874

Moonlight at Giltar Point, near Tenby (England), from the south. Oil on canvas, circa 1872-1874
MMM5461923 Moonlight at Giltar Point, near Tenby (England), from the south. Oil on canvas, circa 1872-1874, by Arthur Gilbert (1819-1885)

Background imageRow Boat Collection: A British ship off the coast of Satalia (Turkey), in 1677, surrounded by a rocky coastline

A British ship off the coast of Satalia (Turkey), in 1677, surrounded by a rocky coastline
MMM5461879 A British ship off the coast of Satalia (Turkey), in 1677, surrounded by a rocky coastline, with ancient city walls and minarets. Oil on wood, 1677, by Jan Peeters (1624-1677)

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Chinese war junk. Oil on canvas, around 1850, author unknown

Chinese war junk. Oil on canvas, around 1850, author unknown
MMM5460256 Chinese war junk. Oil on canvas, around 1850, author unknown.; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Chinese war junk)

Background imageRow Boat Collection: A variety of ships in a crowded port, this painting is historically associated with the voyage of

A variety of ships in a crowded port, this painting is historically associated with the voyage of Charles II of England
MMM5459793 A variety of ships in a crowded port, this painting is historically associated with the voyage of Charles II of England (1630-1685) to The Hague (Holland) in 1660

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Procession of the Trinity Board on Trinity Monday, 1843 (paper, ink)

Procession of the Trinity Board on Trinity Monday, 1843 (paper, ink)
7340379 Procession of the Trinity Board on Trinity Monday, 1843 (paper, ink) by English School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRow Boat Collection: A wherry, 1850

A wherry, 1850
3330721 A wherry, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a wherry, a light rowing boat used chiefly for carrying passengers. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Lago di Carezza

Lago di Carezza
erwin hodister

Background imageRow Boat Collection: An Estuary Scene with Fisherman, second quarter of 1600s (oil on wood)

An Estuary Scene with Fisherman, second quarter of 1600s (oil on wood)
XOS5883936 An Estuary Scene with Fisherman, second quarter of 1600s (oil on wood) by Camphuysen, Rafel Govertsz (1598-1657); 24x33 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Lago Di Braies 2

Lago Di Braies 2
Raisa Zwart

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Lago Di Braies 1

Lago Di Braies 1
Raisa Zwart

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Pennsylvania Landscape 1862 (Oil on canvas)

Pennsylvania Landscape 1862 (Oil on canvas)
8766641 Pennsylvania Landscape 1862 (Oil on canvas) by Weber, Paul (1823-1916); 104.1x157.5 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Shipping Becalmed Offshore, c.1800 (oil on canvas)

Shipping Becalmed Offshore, c.1800 (oil on canvas)
8835608 Shipping Becalmed Offshore, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Powell, Charles Martin (fl.1783-1824); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

Background imageRow Boat Collection: The United Society of Brush Makers, c.1840 (engraving on paper)

The United Society of Brush Makers, c.1840 (engraving on paper)
7485260 The United Society of Brush Makers, c.1840 (engraving on paper) by Shury, John & Son (fl.c.1840); 41x31 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageRow Boat Collection: The crew of the Luxborough galley, in a lifeboat. Oil painting, circa 1727

The crew of the Luxborough galley, in a lifeboat. Oil painting, circa 1727, by John Cleveley (1712-1777)
MMM5462129 The crew of the Luxborough galley, in a lifeboat. Oil painting, circa 1727, by John Cleveley (1712-1777). by Cleveley, John the Elder (c.1712-77); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRow Boat Collection: View of Cape Bonne Esperance (South Africa). Lithography (40.2x53.2 cm) by Hirst, 1766

View of Cape Bonne Esperance (South Africa). Lithography (40.2x53.2 cm) by Hirst, 1766
MMM5483869 View of Cape Bonne Esperance (South Africa). Lithography (40.2x53.2 cm) by Hirst, 1766.; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: View of Cape Bonne Esperance (South Africa)

Background imageRow Boat Collection: View of the stock exchange building and commodity warehouses in Saint Petersburg (Russia)

View of the stock exchange building and commodity warehouses in Saint Petersburg (Russia)
MMM5483800 View of the stock exchange building and commodity warehouses in Saint Petersburg (Russia). Lithograph (34.6x48 cm), published by Robert Sayer, 18th century.; National Maritime Museum

Background imageRow Boat Collection: View of the western part of Porto Ferrajo Bay (Portoferraio, Elba Island, Italy)

View of the western part of Porto Ferrajo Bay (Portoferraio, Elba Island, Italy)
MMM5483776 View of the western part of Porto Ferrajo Bay (Portoferraio, Elba Island, Italy). Lithography (34.1x52.5 cm) by James Weir, 1814.; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Exact description of French flat-bottomed boats, intended to transport troops for the invasion of

Exact description of French flat-bottomed boats, intended to transport troops for the invasion of England
MMM5484837 Exact description of French flat-bottomed boats, intended to transport troops for the invasion of England, as they were seen sailing in Charente Bay (France)

Background imageRow Boat Collection: View of the bay and the city of Saint Pierre (Martinique). Lithography (42.3x56 cm)

View of the bay and the city of Saint Pierre (Martinique). Lithography (42.3x56 cm) by Cooper Willyams (1762-1816)
MMM5484479 View of the bay and the city of Saint Pierre (Martinique). Lithography (42.3x56 cm) by Cooper Willyams (1762-1816), 1796

Background imageRow Boat Collection: The frigate HMS Bacchant, off the Royal Shipyards of Deptford (England) in 1811

The frigate HMS Bacchant, off the Royal Shipyards of Deptford (England) in 1811. Watercolor (28.4x43 cm) 19th century
MMM5483549 The frigate HMS Bacchant, off the Royal Shipyards of Deptford (England) in 1811. Watercolor (28.4x43 cm) 19th century; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRow Boat Collection: The port of Enkhuyzen (Netherlands). Lithography (33.4x45.1 cm) by F.B. Probst, early 18th century

The port of Enkhuyzen (Netherlands). Lithography (33.4x45.1 cm) by F.B. Probst, early 18th century
MMM5483700 The port of Enkhuyzen (Netherlands). Lithography (33.4x45.1 cm) by F.B. Probst, early 18th century.; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The port of Enkhuyzen (Netherlands)

Background imageRow Boat Collection: The ship Temeraire (built in 1798), a 98 gun warship that distinguished itself at the Battle of

The ship Temeraire (built in 1798), a 98 gun warship that distinguished itself at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805)
MMM5480748 The ship Temeraire (built in 1798), a 98 gun warship that distinguished itself at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), docked at Rotherhithe (London, England)

Background imageRow Boat Collection: An algerian anchored in a port in Barbary (name given to the coast of North Africa)

An algerian anchored in a port in Barbary (name given to the coast of North Africa)
MMM5459427 An algerian anchored in a port in Barbary (name given to the coast of North Africa, from the 16th to the 19th century by Europeans). Oil painting, by Andries van Eertvelt (1590-1652)

Background imageRow Boat Collection: The Mary, Yacht, Arriving with Princess Mary at Gravesend in a Fresh Breeze, 12 February 1689

The Mary, Yacht, Arriving with Princess Mary at Gravesend in a Fresh Breeze, 12 February 1689, c.1689 (oil on canvas)
7342588 The Mary, Yacht, Arriving with Princess Mary at Gravesend in a Fresh Breeze, 12 February 1689, c.1689 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Study of a damlooper and a smalschip lying alongside one another, c.1665 (graphite, grey wash)

Study of a damlooper and a smalschip lying alongside one another, c.1665 (graphite, grey wash)
7342233 Study of a damlooper and a smalschip lying alongside one another, c.1665 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 34.8x52.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRow Boat Collection: On London River, 1918 (watercolour on card)

On London River, 1918 (watercolour on card)
7342156 On London River, 1918 (watercolour on card) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 53x76 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Marine Studies, merchant vessels, 19th century (colored lithograph)

Marine Studies, merchant vessels, 19th century (colored lithograph)
7341806 Marine Studies, merchant vessels, 19th century (colored lithograph) by Ward, John (c.1808-47); 28x36.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Jolly boat for oars or sail, 1808 (engraving)

Jolly boat for oars or sail, 1808 (engraving)
7341697 Jolly boat for oars or sail, 1808 (engraving) by Pollard, Robert (1755-1838); 16.4x22.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Robert Pollard (artist)

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Twelve Views of His Majesty's Ships, &c. in Different Situations. A Calm, with Ships at Anchor

Twelve Views of His Majesty's Ships, &c. in Different Situations. A Calm, with Ships at Anchor
7341694 Twelve Views of His Majesty's Ships, &c. in Different Situations. A Calm, with Ships at Anchor, drying their Sails after Wet weather, 1783 (etching) by Unknown artist

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Distressing situation of the Guardian sloop, Captain Riou, after striking on a floating Island of

Distressing situation of the Guardian sloop, Captain Riou, after striking on a floating Island of ice, 1809 (aquatint)
7341664 Distressing situation of the Guardian sloop, Captain Riou, after striking on a floating Island of ice, 1809 (aquatint) by Unknown Artist

Background imageRow Boat Collection: 'The death path is common to all of us', 1678 (Engraving)

"The death path is common to all of us", 1678 (Engraving)
7422868 "The death path is common to all of us", 1678 (Engraving); (add.info.: Religion. Morality. "The death path is common to all of us." The death people crosses the river)

Background imageRow Boat Collection: Dutch man-of-war, states yacht and distant shipping in a harbour, late 18th century (pen, ink)

Dutch man-of-war, states yacht and distant shipping in a harbour, late 18th century (pen, ink)
7341704 Dutch man-of-war, states yacht and distant shipping in a harbour, late 18th century (pen, ink) by Gore, Charles (1729-1807); 18.2x26.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London




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"Journeying through Time: The Row Boat's Enduring Legacy" Step back in time to witness the remarkable moments that shaped history, as we explore the captivating tales of the row boat. From the brave Mayflower passengers landing at Plymouth in 1620, seeking a new beginning across uncharted waters, to Marco Polo's departure from Venice in the 1300s, embarking on an epic voyage of discovery. Immerse yourself in Edward Lear's whimsical world with "The Owl and the Pussycat, " where a charming row boat carries them off on their enchanting escapade. Delve into the struggles of Puritans attempting to leave England during the early 1600s, yearning for religious freedom and a chance at a better life. Witness a colonial family banished from Puritan Massachusetts in search of solace and acceptance amidst turbulent times. Picture yourself amid Newport's opulent yacht club scene in Rhode Island during the lavish 1880s, where row boats gracefully glided across pristine waters. Travel further back to medieval times when London's Tower stood tall against tumultuous tides; its moat echoing with whispers of ancient row boats navigating treacherous currents. Feel your heart race alongside lobster fishermen off Maine and Canada's Atlantic coast as they battle nature’s might aboard sturdy row boats. Finally, experience adrenaline-pumping excitement with Men-A-Vaur racing gig competitions – fierce contests pushing both skill and strength to their limits. Through centuries past and present, these humble vessels have carried dreams, hopes, aspirations - connecting generations through shared experiences upon vast oceans or tranquil lakes alike. In every era and adventure depicted here lies one constant thread -the timeless allure of humanity taking control over destiny by embracing this simple yet powerful vessel: The Row Boat.