Oars Collection

Rowing Boat Eight
Oar pattern: a study of a typical rowing eight a rowing boat team of eight men, seen from a bridge above

Poster advertising Aegean cruises around the Greek islands, including Skiathos, Delos, Skyros, Milos and Mykonos

Rowing Boat Oars
Rowing boat oars. Date: 1930s

Grace Darling, rowing with her father
Grace Horsley Darling (1815 - 1842), daughter of the lighthouse keeper, William Darling, on the Farne Islands, seen here rowing with her father to the sinking steamboat the SS Forfarshire in 1838

Queens College Cambridge rowing team on the River Cam, near Searles Boathouse and Winter Boat Builders. Date: early 20th century

Training Ship Mercury and boys racing crew, River Hamble
The racing crew of the training ship Mercury with the ship itself in the background. The Mercury, established in 1885 by Charles Hoare, was originally based at Binstead, Isle of Wight

George Washington crossing the Delaware during the American War of Independence, 25 December 1776 (chromolitho)
6029901 George Washington crossing the Delaware during the American War of Independence, 25 December 1776 (chromolitho) by Leutze

Lobster boat off the Atlantic coast of Maine and Canada
Lobster fishermen in the Grand Manan Channel between Maine and New Brunswick, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Rowing in 1935
A woman sits and rows a boat single-handedly on the Norfolk Broads during the 1930s

Cottage near East Bergholt, Suffolk
Artist: British (English) School - Title: Cottage near East Bergholt, Suffolk - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 24.8 x 31.8

Bodinnick, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall. 1904
A view from a street in Bodinnick looking down towards the river and Fowey opposite. Children observe a photographer. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

The Fisherman
Artist: Tuke, Henry Scott - Title: The Fisherman - Date: 1888-1889 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 116.8 x 198.1

Rowing boats at Waterhead Ambleside on Lake Windermere at sunset in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Bedroom boat-race practice
An enthusiastic " Blue" leaves nothing to chance and recreates rowing conditions with the help of three tin baths, some wheels and a pair of oars in his bedroom

Miss Lucy Pocock, sculling champion
Miss Lucy Pocock, the winner of the Thamesside Water Womens sculling championship. She came from a family of boat builders and sculling champions

The Boat Race, Cambridge v Oxford. 1957. Pictured at the start of the race at Putney Bridge. The race was held from the starting point at Putney Bridge on The River Thames in London

Boy Rowing out from Rocky Shore, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1890. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York. In 1859 the family moved to Falmouth, where his father Daniel Tuke, a physician

Boy in school uniform rowing a boat. Date: circa 1920s

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An Adirondack Guide Boat in a calm lake with Whiteface Mountain in the background

Canoe At Edge Of Mountain Lake, Shuswap, British Columbia, Canada

Ulysses deriding Polyphemus - Homers Odyssey, 1829, (1911). Artist: JMW Turner
Ulysses deriding Polyphemus - Homers Odyssey, 1829. Painting held in The National Gallery London. From A History of Painting Volume VIII by Haldane MacFall [T. C. and E. C

National Nautical School, Portishead
Boys holding oars in a boat - possibly in the Schools swimming pool - at the National Nautical School, Portishead, near Bristol. Date: circa 1945

Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender) is helped to escape by boat from Scotland. 1746

Jolly Bathing girl on the beach at Giulianova, Italy
A jolly bathing girl standing atop a lightweight oared catamaran on the beach at Giulianova, a coastal town and commune in the province of Teramo of central Italy. Date: circa late 1930s

Randan Skiff
A RANDAN SKIFF, used on the Thames. Remarkably, it has three oars, which you might think would result in one side of the boat moving faster than the other

The Boating Party, 1893 / 1894. Creator: Mary Cassatt
The Boating Party, 1893/1894

Poster, Lugano, Switzerland. 20th century

Ancient Greece, wooden sailing boat with two large sails

The sacred trireme arrives at Tyre
Arrival at Tyre of the Athenian ambassadors in the sacred trireme, Paralos. They travelled to pledge anew the loyalty of Athens to Alexander the Great. 331BC

Maidenhead 1950S
A view of the silvery river Thames at Maidenhead, Berkshire, one of the best known and popular up-river resorts

A Marshland Farm
Artist: Michie, James Coutts - Title: A Marshland Farm - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 121.9 x 182.9

Launching the Lifeboat
Launching the lifeboat from a carriage into a rough sea whilst the crew climb aboard

It is coming, Maggie! Tom said, in a deep hoarse voice, loosing the oars and clasping her (engraving)
725508 It is coming, Maggie! Tom said, in a deep hoarse voice, loosing the oars and clasping her (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: It is coming, Maggie)

Furnivall rowing eight on the River Thames
Womens Amateur Rowing Association - Furnivall rowing eight on the River Thames. 1907

The Romans (coloured engraving)
3630114 The Romans (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romans. Illustration from Bilder aus dem Alterthume (Braun & Schneider, Munich)

Canute reproving his courtiers, engraved by G. Noble, illustration from David Hume
STC429645 Canute reproving his courtiers, engraved by G. Noble, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

The Boat Race, Cambridge v Oxford. 1956. The race was held from the starting point at Putney Bridge on The River Thames in London

City gent - rowing boat

Landing Troops at the Khedives Palace at Alexandria after the Bombardment, 1882, (c1882-1885)
Landing Troops at the Khedives Palace at Alexandria after the Bombardment, 1882, (c1882-85). Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War (1882). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Viking Ships (Liebig)
A fleet of Viking ships using sail and oars

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.

Assyrian Galley (colour litho)
PNP427741 Assyrian Galley (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Bireme powered by sail & two ranks of oarsmen;); Peter Newark Historical Pictures.

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)

Boatman on his rowboat on the Thames, London (engraving)
FLO4577723 Boatman on his rowboat on the Thames, London (engraving); (add.info.: His coat and silver badge identify him as a skilled rower registed at Waterman's Hall)

Aa felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850
3331126 Aa felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a felucca, a small boat propelled by oars or lateen sails or both)

A Roman galley
3253010 A Roman galley; (add.info.: A Roman galley. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

Canoe racing on the River Thames, England in the 19th century, from Album-Evenement, Prime du Journal L'Evenement
3506054 Canoe racing on the River Thames, England in the 19th century, from Album-Evenement, Prime du Journal L'Evenement, pub

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"Oars: A Journey Through Time and Waters" Step into the world of rowing as we explore the captivating stories behind these humble yet powerful tools. From the Rowing Boat Eight, where teamwork and precision merge to create a symphony on water, to Grace Darling's courageous adventure with her father, they have been witnesses to remarkable tales. Imagine yourself aboard an Aegean cruise, enticed by a vibrant poster showcasing azure waters and sleek boats propelled by sturdy oars. Reflecting upon history, we recall George Washington crossing the Delaware during the American War of Independence; his determination etched in our minds through a vivid chromolitho. The Queens College Cambridge rowing team epitomizes dedication and excellence as they glide across rivers with synchronized strokes. In Bodinnick, Lanteglos by Fowey, Cornwall in 1904, a quaint cottage stands witness to countless hours spent perfecting rowing techniques. Venturing further across continents brings us to the Atlantic coast of Maine and Canada. Here, lobster boats rely on oars for their livelihoods amidst treacherous waves. Rewinding time back to 1935 reveals an era when rowing was not just a sport but also a way of life for many enthusiasts. "The Fisherman" captures both serenity and strength as he maneuvers his boat effortlessly using well-worn oars. At Waterhead Ambleside on Lake Windermere at sunset in the Lake District UK, rows of boats bask in golden hues - reminding us that even nature's beauty can be enhanced by these simple yet essential instruments. Whether it be historical events or everyday moments filled with tranquility or excitement – oars remain steadfast companions throughout our journey on water. Their significance transcends time and place - connecting generations past and present through shared experiences under open skies.