Boat Collection (#90)

Weymouth Harbour, August 1929
A GWR publicity imaging showing a view across Weymouth Harbour to the Pavilion. The Pavilion opened in 1908 but was rebuilt in the late 1950s after a fire

Rod Chisholm & Tom Gibson Australia London 2012 Olympic Games, Rowing, Lightweight Mens Double Sculls Eton Dorney, London, England 01 August 2012 Date: 01 August 2012

George Nash & William Satch Great Britain London 2012 Olympic Games, Rowing, Mens Pairs Eton Dorney, London, England 01 August 2012 Date: 01 August 2012

Eric Murray & Hammish Bond New Zealand London 2012 Olympic Games, Rowing, Mens Pairs Eton Dorney, London, England 01 August 2012 Date: 01 August 2012

Douglas Vandor & Morgan Jarvis Canada London 2012 Olympic Games, Rowing, Lightweight Mens Double Sculls Eton Dorney, London, England 01 August 2012 Date: 01 August 2012

Karl Schulze, Phillipp Wende, Lauritz Schoof & Tim Grohmann Germany London 2012 Olympic Games, Rowing, Mens Quadruple Sculls Eton Dorney, London, England 01 August 2012 Date: 01 August 2012

Matt Wells, Tom Solesbury, Charles Cousins & Stephen Rowbotham Great Britain London 2012 Olympic Games, Rowing, Mens Quadruple Sculls Eton Dorney, London, England 01 August 2012 Date: 01 August 2012

Paul Ratcliffe Olympic Canoeing K1 Mens K1 Final Sydney, Sydney, Australia 20 September 2000 Date: 20 September 2000

Manuel Koehler Olympic Canoeing K1 Mens K1 Final Sydney, Sydney, Australia 20 September 2000 Date: 20 September 2000

Andreji Glucks Olympic Canoeing K1 Mens K1 Final Sydney, Sydney, Australia 20 September 2000 Date: 20 September 2000

Olympic Canoeing Date: 20 September 2000

Enrico Lazzarotto Olympic Canoeing K1 Mens K1 Final Sydney, Sydney, Australia 20 September 2000 Date: 20 September 2000

Yangyang Zhang, Ziwei Jin, Alhua Xi & Bin Tang China Womens Quadruple Sculls Final Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 17 August 2008 Date: 17 August 2008

Erin Cafaro, Lindsay Shoop, Anna Goodale, Elle Logan, Anne Cummins, Susan Francia, Caroline Lind, Caryn Davies, Mary Whipple USA Womens Eight Final Olympic Stadium, Beijing

Kath Grainger, Debbie Flood, Frances Houghton & Annie Vernon Great Britain Womens Quadruple Sculls Final Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 17 August 2008 Date: 17 August 2008

Marit Van Eupen & Kirsten Van Der Kolk Holland Womens Double Sculls Final Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 17 August 2008 Date: 17 August 2008

Sebastien Vieilledent & Adrien Hardy
Sebastien Vieilledent and Adrien Hardy Mens Double Sculls Mens Double Sculls Athens, Greece 21 August 2004 Date: 21 August 2004

Drew Ginn & James Tomkins
Drew Ginn and James Tomkins Mens Pairs Mens Pairs Athens, Greece 21 August 2004 Date: 21 August 2004

Hipler, Holthaus, Tucholke, Pyritz, Schmidt, Zimmermann, Guenther, Wech & Ruppel Olympic Rowing Olympic Rowing Athens, Greece 18 August 2004 Date: 18 August 2004

Dave Mcgowan, Rob Jahrling, Tom Laurich & David Dennis D
Dave Mcgowan, Rob Jahrling, Tom Laurich and David Dennis Olympic Rowing Olympic Rowing Athens, Greece 18 August 2004 Date: 18 August 2004

Devlin, Ouseley, West, Triggs Hodge, Stallard, Simmons, Bourne-Taylor, James & Cormack Olympic Rowing Olympic Rowing Athens, Greece 18 August 2004 Date: 18 August 2004

Ripoll, Gallet. Macquet, Peudecoeur, Mortelette, Perrot, Bernard, Cadot and Lattaignant Olympic Rowing Olympic Rowing Athens, Greece 18 August 2004 Date: 18 August 2004

Katherine Grainger & Cath Bishop
Katherine Grainger and Cath Bishop Olympic Rowing Olympic Rowing Athens, Greece 18 August 2004 Date: 18 August 2004

Matthew Pinsent, Ed Goode, James Cracknell & Steve Willi
Matthew Pinsent, Ed Goode, James Cracknell and Steve Williams Olympic Rowing Olympic Rowing Athens, Greece 18 August 2004 Date: 18 August 2004

Cambridge Celebrate Victory University Boat Race 01 March 1994 Date: 01 March 1994

Cambridge Leading Oxford University Boat Race 1993 01 March 1994 Date: 01 March 1994

Jungle
Embera Indian Village, Indigenous, Parque National Chagres, Chagres National Park, Panama, Central America

Cuna Indians
Kuna Indian women in boat, Indigenous, Isla Porvenir, Island, Kuna Indian Territory, San Blas Archipelago, Panama, Central America

Kuna
Sail boat, Kuna Indians, Indigenous, Kuna Indian Territory, San Blas Archipelago, Panama, Central America

Napo
South America, Amazon, Ecuador, Anangurocha Lake, Napo Wildlife Center, boat dock

Playas
South America; Ecuador; province of Guayas, Playas

Amazon rainbow
South America, Amazon, Ecuador, Napo Wildlife Center; Yasuni National Park; Quichua Community; Anangurocha Lake;

Portrait of a fisherman
South America; Chile; Patagonia; Magallanes, Ottway Sound, Puerto Natales, portrait

St Ives Harbour, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of the harbour at St Ives in Cornwall, taken in August 1928, showing the lighthouse at the end of the harbour wall and a number of small boats

Ibera
South America, Argentina, Corrientes, Pampa, Esteros del Ibera, sunset

Huskisson, Jervis bay, New South Wales, Australia
Marina and boats on Jervis bay, alongside Currambene Creek

Boarding At Genoa
Italian men board a boat in Genoa, bound for Buenos Aires, circa 1930. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Porto
The Ribeira district in the city of Porto or Oporto, situated on the River Douro in Portugal, circa 1930. (Photo by Adrian Ace Williams/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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School of fish inside wreck - Liberty Wreck dive site, Tulamben, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean School of fish inside wreck - Liberty Wreck dive site, Tulamben, Karangasem, Bali

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Redfin Hogfish - with fish school and wreck in background - Liberty Wreck dive site, Tulamben, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia

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School of Banana Fusiliers - with wreck in background - Liberty Wreck dive site, Tulamben, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean School of Banana Fusiliers - with wreck in background - Liberty

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Bignose Unicornfish - Liberty Wreck dive site, Tulamben, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Bignose Unicornfish - Liberty Wreck dive site, Tulamben, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean

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Pier 39 flag, sightseeing boat and Alcatraz prison island in San Franciso, California, USA Date: 16-09-2018

Inflatable Dinghy
circa 1928: A hunter in an inflatable dinghy takes aim with a shotgun. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

A German Ice Yacht
circa 1930: An ice yacht on a frozen lake in Germany. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

An Ice Yacht
circa 1930: Two children in an ice yacht in Germany. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

St Mawes Harbour, Cornwall, September 1930
A GWR publicity view of St Mawes harbour, Cornwall, in September 1930. The image shows a number of small boats safely moored up in the harbour with people loading up a horse and cart

St Mawes Harbour, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of the village of St Mawes in Cornwall in August 1928, showing a number of small boats moored up in the harbour

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"Journey through Time: The Enduring Symbolism of the Boat" Step aboard as we embark on a captivating voyage through history, exploring the profound significance of boats. From South Shields LNER poster (1923-1947) to London Docks in 1958, these vessels have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Like Hokusai's iconic "The Great Wave off Kanagawa, " boats ride atop mighty waves, symbolizing resilience and courage in the face of adversity. They embody humanity's eternal struggle against nature's forces, reminding us that even amidst chaos, hope prevails. London Docks (1958 EAW071687) capture bustling maritime activity; ships laden with dreams and aspirations docked at their final destination. These docks were witness to countless stories - tales of trade, exploration, and human connection woven into their very fabric. In contrast, an engraving of Marble Hill House J900203 transports us to serene waters where leisurely boat rides offer solace from the demands of everyday life. Here lies a reminder that they are not solely vehicles for commerce but also gateways to tranquility and escape. Dunbar Wharf in Limehouse (a002456) reveals a gritty reality; its weathered boats tell tales of laborious work along London's waterways. A testament to human ingenuity and perseverance against industrial backdrops - they speak volumes about our ability to adapt and thrive amidst change. DE JONGH’s depiction of Old London Bridge K080027 showcases a time when bridges were integral parts journeys – connecting communities physically while fostering unity metaphorically. Boats became symbols bridging divides between people separated by vast expanses. Pilgrims' ship Mayflower at sea (1620), Sutton Hoo ship burial J910330 or Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee depict moments where boats transcend mere transportation devices – becoming vessels of hope, faith, and salvation.