Rowing Collection (page 6)

Rowers on River Thames with church tower beyond, Hampton, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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

Boytons Water Show / Race
A race between Wallace Ross and George Bubear, American and British sculling champions, at Captain Boytons World Water Show at Earls Court, London

Boat on the River Wey
A boy in a rowing boat on the River Wey, Godalming, Surrey, England

Whaling / Faroe Islands
The slaughter Whaling in the Faroe Islands

Illustration depicting Oxford University students rowing on the Iffley River, 19th century
Illustration depicting Oxford University students rowing

The ferry, Flushing, Cornwall. Around 1910
A ferry departing from Flushing taking its passengers through a stretch of water crowded with small boats. The village waterfront is visible in the background. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

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

Rowing - Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race - 1975 Cambridge Boat Race Crew during Training - hats and Cloak

Venetian gondola with Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri), Venice, Veneto, Italy

Venetian gondola with Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri), Venice, Veneto, Italy

Bow of a gondola sailing in the Venetian Lagoon with Santa Maria della Salute Basilica on background, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Gondolas in Venice, Veneto, Italy

Intha fisherman with a traditional conical fishing net showing fish against clear sky, Lake Inle, Nyaungshwe Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Preparation and Olympic trials for the GB team heading into Paris 2024.
At the Pinsent and Redgrave rowing centre at Caversham.

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Gp Portrait Rowing
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Canada. Thursday 8 June 2017. Stoffel Vandoorne, McLaren, and Tom Clarkson row against Matt Morris, Engineering Director, McLaren

Row
Stefan Fransson

slalom
Heinz Hieke

Breaking the morning mist
Lu Wang

Kayaking sport art
Justyna Jaszke

Kayaking sport art
Justyna Jaszke

Life on the Water
Kieron Long

Life on the Water
Kieron Long

Up the River (engraving)
8659071 Up the River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Up the River. Illustration for The Weekly Welcome (1876).); © Look and Learn

Human invention anticipated: The water boatman (engraving)
8658082 Human invention anticipated: The water boatman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The water boatman)

Silver plate depicting the departure of Christopher Columbus (molten silver, embossed and chiseled)
8832383 Silver plate depicting the departure of Christopher Columbus (molten silver, embossed and chiseled) by Melijn, Matthias (1589-1653); diam. 56

A Gondola, 1859 (oil on canvas)
8720971 A Gondola, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Exner, Johann Julius (1825-1910); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: By Julius Exner With a point of view from inside the gondola)

Reception of President Washington at New York USA April 23rd, 1879. From a 19th century print engraved by J Rogers
3052893 Reception of President Washington at New York USA April 23rd, 1879. From a 19th century print engraved by J Rogers after J McNevin; Private Collection

"But Mum, for Months You've Said You'd Die for a Piece of Seaside Rock" (colour litho)
8656953 "But Mum, for Months You've Said You'd Die for a Piece of Seaside Rock" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "But Mum)

Stages in the making of an oar (b/w photo)
8664068 Stages in the making of an oar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stages in the making of an oar)

First University Boat Race, 1829 (chromolitho)
8626967 First University Boat Race, 1829 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, London, 1829)

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L'Aigle, imperial yacht of Napoleon III (engraving)
8676893 L'Aigle, imperial yacht of Napoleon III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L'Aigle, imperial yacht of Napoleon III of France)

Greetings from Oxford (b/w photo)
8675935 Greetings from Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greetings from Oxford)

University College, State Barge, Oxford (litho)
8667790 University College, State Barge, Oxford (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: University College, State Barge, Oxford)

Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe
3480326 Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe; (add.info.: Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe; By John Webber (1751 - 1793)

A 13th century ship
3253020 A 13th century ship; (add.info.: A 13th century ship with a lateen or latin-rig, a triangular sail set on a long yard mounted at an angle on the mast, and running in a fore-and-aft direction)

Egyptian seagoing ship from around 1500 B.C. From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931
3058531 Egyptian seagoing ship from around 1500 B.C. From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

A mighty concourse of people appeared upon my arrival, full of wonder at the sight of so prodigious a vessel
2963109 A mighty concourse of people appeared upon my arrival, full of wonder at the sight of so prodigious a vessel. Gulliver arriving at the port of Blefuscu

Tureen in Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295375 Tureen in Arctic Scenery pattern, c.1840 (earthenware); 17x22x17.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

View of Logan Rock, near the Land's End, 1824 (hand coloured litho on paper)
7483142 View of Logan Rock, near the Land's End, 1824 (hand coloured litho on paper) by Tonkin, James (1757-1846); 27x40 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

View of Emmerich, 1645 (oil on wood)
XOS5874650 View of Emmerich, 1645 (oil on wood) by Goyen, Jan Josephsz van (1596-1656); 105.5x136 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Jan van Goyen)

An engraving depicting a sailor's sweetheart waving goodbye as he is rowed out to his ship, 19th century
5310976 An engraving depicting a sailor's sweetheart waving goodbye as he is rowed out to his ship, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG

A 17th century French galley being rowed. (print)
7419951 A 17th century French galley being rowed. (print); (add.info.: A 17th century French galley being rowed. After a print dated 1703.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Hunting walrus (engraving)
8663863 Hunting walrus (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting walrus)

To his Grace the Duke of Northumberland... this historical record of Female heroism inspired by humanity as exemplified
7342625 To his Grace the Duke of Northumberland... this historical record of Female heroism inspired by humanity as exemplified in the rescue on the 7th September

Meeting of the Waters, Killarney. County Kerry, Ireland, c.1890-c.1900
1129004 Meeting of the Waters, Killarney. County Kerry, Ireland, c.1890-c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print)

Light Ship of the Classical Greek Period (colour litho)
PNP427738 Light Ship of the Classical Greek Period (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Rowing: A Timeless Pursuit of Strength, Skill, and Serenity" Immerse yourself in the world of rowing, a sport that has captivated hearts for centuries. From the whimsical illustrations of William Heath Robinson's "Ultra-Marine" to the picturesque boathouses lining the River Thames in Henley-on-Thames, England, rowing is an art form that combines athleticism with natural beauty. Step into a rowing boat eight and feel the power as each member of the crew team synchronizes their strokes. The grace and determination displayed by legendary figures like Grace Darling, who fearlessly rowed alongside her father to save lives at sea, exemplify the indomitable spirit of this sport. Travel back in time to 1913 and witness Cambridge's rowing team poised on a riverbank before embarking on an epic race. Their camaraderie and dedication are palpable through Arild Rosenkrantz's evocative photograph. But rowing isn't confined to rivers alone; it extends its reach even to quaint fishing villages like Beesands in Devon. Amidst scenes of fishermen casting their nets against a backdrop of tranquil waters, one can almost hear the rhythmic sound of oars slicing through waves. Cross over Maidenhead bridge towards Skindles hotel and discover how rowers find solace amidst breathtaking landscapes. Ambleside offers another enchanting setting for those seeking tranquility while gliding across shimmering lakes in elegant boats. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter iconic moments such as George Washington crossing Delaware during America's War of Independence. This chromolithograph immortalizes his courageous journey—a testament to how pivotal role-rowers played throughout history. Whether you're drawn by its artistic allure or inspired by tales from yesteryears' races like Oxford versus Cambridge Boat Race in 1873—rowing remains an enduring symbol of strength united with teamwork.