Boatman Collection

Eustace Rogers, the last coracle man of Ironbridge, Shropshire
He is pictured with a coracle on his back at the bottom of his garden on the banks of the River Severn. Mr Rogers died aged 88 in 2003. First published The Times Date: 1987

Malta - Valletta - a traditional Dghajsa boat. Date: circa 1908

Malpas Ferry at Tregothnan landing, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Around 1887
A view of the Tregothnan landing place looking towards Malpas with a view of the houses along the top. The gentleman on the far left is Mr Allen, the ferryman, with his daughter Laura, aged 7

A Japanese Storm at Sea
A Japanese boatman in a stormy sea

Rialto Bridge and gondolier, Grand Canal, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Thames Waterman 1804
A Thames boatman lands his passengers on the south bank of the Thames, near Waterloo; at this time there are some 20, 000 watermen serving those who need to cross the river

Conwy Castle Wales - from the landing place Date: circa 1880

Ferry at Bury, 1931
Ferryman and his wife crossing the river Arun Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N4507

Catania, the port with a view of the Aetna volcano, postcard Catania. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

The port of Portovenere Portovenere Harbour. Date of Photograph:1915-20 ca

Egypt, ruins of Luxor from River Nile, engraving based on drawing by David Roberts
Egypt, 19th century. View of the ruins of Luxor from the river Nile. Engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts (1796-1864), from " Egypt and Nubia", 1846-1850

Lake and Palace with a boat Udaipur, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: Lake and Palace with a boat in the foreground, Udaipur, India. Image by Colin Murray for Bourne and Shepherd, c.1870

Thames Estuary during the winter of 1947
A scene during the great freeze of 1947, one of the harshest winters known in Britain. At Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, a boatman is pictured rescuing his dinghy from the encircling ice which makes

Mitsukei Tenryugawa, ca. 1834. ca. 1834. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Mitsukei Tenryugawa, ca. 1834

GEORGIA: SAVANNAH RIVER. The Savannah River near Augusta, Georgia. Wood engraving, 19th century

Boating on the River Thames, 1879
Illustration showing two scenes of boating on the River Thames, during the Summer of 1879. At top left, a young girl in her canoe encounters a family of swans

Gilyak boatmen, 1865-1871. Creator: VV Lanin
Gilyak boatmen, 1865-1871. This album contains 154 photographs taken in the second half of the 1860s and 1870s by a local photographer from the Far East, V. V. Lanin. The merchant V. P

Rowboat in Loch Katrine, Scotland Great Britain Scotland, Loch Katrine. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Group of men carrying oars in a boat Procida. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Panorama of Lake Como, with a boat pulled up on the shore; Stereoscopic photograph Como. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

View of the lagoon of Venice with the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore in the background; Stereoscopic photograph Venice Church High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

View of the Ponte dei Sospiri (Bridge of Sighs), Venice; Stereoscopic photograph Venice Bridge Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Lord aboard a boat. In the background the port of Catania Catania. Date of Photograph:07/03/1904

View of Istanbul from the sea. Turkey Istanbul. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca

Typical barge moored in the river port of Canton China Canton. Date of Photograph:1880 -1890 ca

The Lake of Fuzenji in Japan. In the foreground, on the left, a boat at anchor with a man in traditional dress on board. On the right a few women busy washing containers

The Lake of Fuzenji in Japan. In the foreground a boat with a man on board. In the background the entrance portal of a Shinto temple Japan. Date of Photograph:1870 -1880 ca

The Island of San Giulio from the shore of the Lago d'Orta. In the foreground, on the right an arch under which a woman on a terrace can be glimpsed

Isola Bella on the lago Maggiore with Palazzo Borromeo. In the foreground a boatman Stresa. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

A stretch of river surrounded by mountains. In the foreground a rowboat and its owner. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

The Rhine with boat and boatsman in the foreground. In the background the town of Niederheimbach and the Heimburg Germany. Date of Photograph:1902

Portait of a group of japanese men on a boat, used as a ferry, moored in the waters of a river. They are dressed in humble clothing. There are numerous packages and bundles on the boat

Group of japanese men on a semi-covered boat, used as a house and as a ferry. In the background a typical japanese house. Date of Photograph:1865-1870

Rhode Island, Newport, Sailboat

Boats on the Tiber, in the background Quattro Capi bridge (Ponte Fabricio) and the demolition of some of the buildings at Lungotevere dei Pierleoni Rome. Date of Photograph:1875-1887 ca

View of Ponte Cestius in Rome before the construction of the embankments. On the left, they sgorgono on the roof of a building of the workers intent on demolition in the Trastevere district

Venice, the laguna Venice. Date of Photograph:1968

"Rowing", Sestri Levante Sestri Levante. Date of Photograph:1973

Southern India. Kerala India Kerala. Date of Photograph:1967

Southern India, Kathiawar India Gujarat, Kathiawar. Date of Photograph:1967

Boatman on the river Arno, Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1945 ca

Sailboat with crew on the sea of Sardinia Sardinia. Date of Photograph:01/1983

Sailboat on the sea. Date of Photograph:1975-1995

Arno riverside of the Cascine with oxen and bridge Florence The Cascine Park Bridge Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Arno with a view of the bridge of Santa Trinita: in the foreground laundresses Florence Bridge Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Old Bridge in Florence Florence Bridge Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1910-1914. Date of Artwork:1345 ca.. Artist:Neri di Fioravante

View of the Arno with some boats and the Ponte Vecchio in the background, Florence. Florence Bridge Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1910-1914 ca

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"Journeying through Time and Tide: The Legacy of Boatmen" Step back in time to witness the remarkable tales of boatmen who navigated rivers, canals, and seas, leaving an indelible mark on history. Meet Eustace Rogers, the last coracle man of Ironbridge in Shropshire, whose skillful maneuvers captivated all who witnessed his artistry. Picture yourself at Malpas Ferry in Cornwall around 1887, as you marvel at the bustling landing where boats arrived from Tregothnan. Transport yourself to Venice's enchanting Grand Canal and behold the iconic Rialto Bridge alongside a gondolier gracefully guiding their vessel—a scene that has earned its place as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel further back to 1804 when Thames Watermen ruled London's riverways with their expertise and unrivaled knowledge. Immerse yourself in Wales' rich heritage as you gaze upon Conwy Castle from its majestic landing place—where boatmen once ferried passengers across shimmering waters. Experience the raw power of nature with Ando Hiroshige's depiction of a Japanese Storm at Sea—an awe-inspiring reminder of the bravery displayed by seafaring souls. Witness history unfold before your eyes as you step aboard Bury's ferry during 1931—a testament to human ingenuity bridging gaps between communities. Explore Malta's Valletta and be transported into another era aboard a traditional Dghajsa boat—the echoes of past voyages whispering through every wave. Marvel at Florence's Ponte Vecchio spanning over River Arno—a timeless symbol connecting people throughout centuries. Lose yourself amidst Udaipur's tranquil lake adorned with a palace while gliding gently on a serene boat ride—an experience that transcends time itself. Finally, brave the harsh winter conditions during 1947 along Thames Estuary—where resilient boatmen battled treacherous waves to ensure vital connections remained intact.