Regatta Collection

MONET: REGATTAS, C1872. Regates a Argenteuil. Oil on canvas, Claude Monet, c1872

Crew Team Rowing

Galway hookers at Roundstone Regatta, Connemara, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Shamrock V races
The first appearance in a race by the Shamrock V, Sir Thomas Liptons Americas Cup challenger in 1930. The Shamrock V is seen here in the foreground, alongside Lord Camroses Cambria

Henley Regatta
A stylised illustration of a view at Henley Regatta, started in 1839 by a local solicitor and one of the highlights of the summer social calendar being the most famous rowing event of the year

Coxless fours on the course, Henley Royal Regatta, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

AMERICAs CUP, 1886. The Mayflower saluted by the fleet while crossing the bow of the Galatea on the fourth tack in the first race on 7 September 1886, New York

Henley Regatta 1955
The final of the Ladies Challenge Plate. The Queens College Cambridge eight defeat their opponents from Lady Margaret College, Cambridge

Regatta at Chelsea
Unspecified regatta on the Thames between Chelsea & Battersea attended by fashionable spectators & rowers. NB Royal Hospital & Doggetts coat & badge. Date: circa 1815

AMERICAs CUP, 1881. The American winner, Mischief with the Canadian challenger Atalanta in the fourth international race for the Americas Cup on September 9th & 10th, 1881

Royal visit to Henley Regatta by State Barge
King George V, Queen Mary and Princess Mary attending the Henley Regatta in the Royal Barge. The barge was built in 1689 by William III for his Consort, Queen Mary

Swans in a punt at Henley
A punt load of swans, and two cygnets, about to be transported higher up the River Thames for their safety, in preparation for the annual Henley Regatta in early July

Holidaymakers watching the Brixham Regatta, 1936
Photograph showing a group of holidaymakers watching the Brixham Regatta, from a vantage point on a West Country cliff, 1936

The New York yacht club regatta

The Gymkhana Regatta, Naini Tal (Nainital), India - a hill station in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Date: circa 1910s

Henley-on-Thames Station, Oxfordshire, 1954
A view of Henley-on-Thames station in Oxfordshire in 1954, showing the dead end of the terminus. The station opened with three platforms

Group watching the Henley Regatta from boat, July 1958
A group of people including; Mr Alan Adams, Mr Robin Gibbs, Mr Tony Gibbs, Miss Rachel Chandler and Mr Denis Adams, watching the racing on the last day of the Henley Royal Regatta from a cabin

AMERICAs CUP, 1901. The American yacht, Independence during the eleventh international race for the Americas Cup in 1901

Tilting in canoes at Wargrave Regatta on the River Thames in Wargrave in Berkshire. Date: 1901

Henley Regatta 1903
By the river during the Henley Regatta. Date: 1903

Duke and Duchess of York visit Eel Pie Island - hotel ferry
Duke and Duchess of York visit Eel Pie Island on the River Thames during the annual regatta - taking the Island Hotel ferry punt

Thames Regatta, Putney Bridge 1846
A number of spectators lining the banks of the River Thames for the Regatta. Date: 1846

Two men on a punt, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Two men on a punt at Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. circa 1970

Henley-on-Thames Regatta
Hiring out river craft along Thameside during the royal regatta. early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Thames Ditton Regatta
Fine weather for the Thames Ditton Regatta, near Kingston- upon-Thames, Surrey, England. Date: 1930s

Henley Regatta 1966
A crew getting into their boat on the River Thames for the Henley Regatta, Henley- upon-Thames, Surrey, England. Date: 1966

AMERICAs CUP, 1883. The American winner, Vigilant with the British challenger Valkyrie in the eighth international race for the Americas Cup on October 7th, 9th & 13th, 1883

AMERICAs CUP, 1885. The American winner, Puritan with the English challenger Genesta on the homestretch of their second and final international race on 16 September 1885

Rowing Boats passing under Hammersmith Bridge, London, 1843
Engraving showing rowing boats, participating in the Thames Regatta of 1843, passing Hammersmith suspension bridge

The End of the Henley Regatta, 1893
Engraving showing the melee of punts taking place at the end of the Henley Regatta, on the River Thames, 1893. Henley Regatta was part of the British social scene

Paddington Platforms 2
View of the platforms, on what must surely be an exceptionally busy day - perhaps an excursion train to Henley Regatta Date: circa 1905

Practising for the Regatta at Henley (litho)
1042769 Practising for the Regatta at Henley (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Practising for the Regatta at Henley)

King George V and Queen Mary on the Thames on board the State Barge, visiting Henley Regatta, 1912 (colour litho)
5996559 King George V and Queen Mary on the Thames on board the State Barge, visiting Henley Regatta, 1912 (colour litho) by English School

Party of people picnicking at Henley Regatta
A party of people picnicking at the Henley Royal Regatta, an annual rowing event held on the River Thames near the town of Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire. Date: July 1888

Bembridge, Isle of Wight - Hampshire - Redwing Class yachts (after the first re-design) Date: circa 1950s

Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames
Busy street scene looking down Hart Street toward St. Marys Church, Henley-on-Thames. Taken during the regatta in the early 1900 s. Date: early 1900s

Swans in Transit
Swans in a boat, being transported from the River Thames to safer waters, during Henley Regatta time. Date: 1960s

France - Emerald Coast - Racing Bisquines Cancalaises at a regatta - traditional lugger boats from Brittany. Date: circa 1910s

Blind soldiers regatta at Putney, WW1
Blinded soldiers from St. Dunstans home for blinded sailor and soldiers in Regents Park, rowing in the boat they rowed to victory over the students of Westminster College

Regatta Crowds
30th June 1926: Large crowds gathered on the river at Henley for the first day of the Regatta, the rowing boats full of spectators are pushed up against a boom which defines the racing area of

Belize - Regatta on the River
A regatta on the Belize Haulover Creek, also called the Belize River, Belize City, Belize. Date: 1911

Mr and Mrs G. D. Luck in a dinghy
Neat work with a dinghy: Mr and Mrs G. D. Luck being rowed ashore by the younger generation after taking part in a race at the Royal Fowey Yacht Clubs Cornish regatta

Paglesham Regatta- Start of first-class oyster-smacks

View of Auckland Harbour, New Zealand...the race of the Maori war-canoes, 1862. Creator: Unknown
View of Auckland Harbour, New Zealand, from a drawing by Major Stack, taken during the regatta of January, 1862: the race of the Maori war-canoes, 1862

The annual regatta of the Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club, recently held at Glasgow, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The annual regatta of the Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club, recently held at Glasgow, 1862. This regatta - the "Scottish Henley" - which came off at Glasgow, on Thursday and Friday

Antique black and white photograph of England and Wales: Henley Regatta

King George V and Queen Mary visiting Henly Regatta on the state barge, 1912. From The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record Number 1910-1935. [The Illustrated London News and Sketch, Ltd

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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.