Coracle 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

Welsh Coracle
Welsh coracles are made of wickerwork covered with a watertight material, though fragile they are sturdy and light

Coracle men - Carmarthen
Welsh Coracle men - Carmarthen, Wales. The Carmarthen coracle is of a rounder and deeper design, as it is used in tidal waters on the Tywi River, where there are no rapids. Date: 1905

Mih-Tutta-Hankush, a Mandan Village, plate 16 from Volume 2 of
STC101393 Mih-Tutta-Hankush, a Mandan Village, plate 16 from Volume 2 of Travels in the Interior of North America, engraved by Friedrich Salathe (1793-1858) 1844 (aquatint) by Bodmer

Man and Woman of Cacongo on the coast of Angola (formerly part of the Congo, Central Africa). A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

Woaded Briton in Coracle
A native of ancient Britain in woad markings paddles his coracle fishing boat on the river

Mandan bull boat, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mandan bull boat, c1908

Caesar in little treasure island (litho)
976588 Caesar in little treasure island (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caesar in little treasure island)

Vietnam, Mui Ne, Mui Ne Beach, Coracle Fishing Boat

Asia, South East Asia, Vietnam, Quang Nam, Cham Islands, round coracles or basket boats on the beach with wooden fishing boats behind

Coracle on River Teifi at Cenarth, Wales probably 1930s

Coracle on River Teifi at Cenarth, Wales

The Coracle. B. C. 99 (colour litho)
670032 The Coracle. B.C. 99 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coracle. B.C. 99)

A Briton and his Boat (engraving)
664875 A Briton and his Boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Briton and his Boat)

Coracle, or Wicker Boat of the River Wye (engraving)
665352 Coracle, or Wicker Boat of the River Wye (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coracle, or Wicker Boat of the River Wye)

Coracles - The River Dee Date: 1889

Man and woman of Issinia, Guinea, West Africa, 1818. The man sits in front of a hut built of reeds and palm leaves, the woman carries a baby on her back

Man and woman of Cacongo, on the coast of Loango, 1818
6338251 Man and woman of Cacongo, on the coast of Loango, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Cacongo, on the coast of Loango, 1818. (Angola, West Africa)

Donegal Fisher Folk who use the Curragh or Coracle (b / w photo)
6005850 Donegal Fisher Folk who use the Curragh or Coracle (b/w photo) by Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donegal Fisher Folk who use the Curragh or Coracle)

An Unrecorded Naval Engagement
LLM461978 An Unrecorded Naval Engagement by Reed, Edward Tennyson (1860-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unrecorded naval engagement)

Progress of Primeval Man by water (engraving)
655135 Progress of Primeval Man by water (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Progress of Primeval Man by water)

Welsh coracle fishermen, Kilgerran, Pembrokeshire
Welsh coracle fishermen at Kilgerran, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. 1931

From Bala Lake to Chester in a Canoe (engraving)
1060327 From Bala Lake to Chester in a Canoe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Bala Lake to Chester in a Canoe)

An ancient Briton in a fishing boat
An ancient Briton in a round coracle boat catching fish with a net. He has paint on his body (woad) which would have been used to intimidate his enemies during battle. Date: circa 400BC

Wales, a promotional card for the drink Chicoree a la Bergere
488433 Wales, a promotional card for the drink Chicoree A la BergAre with depictions of Welsh life, c.1890 (colour litho) (see also 488432) by French School

Britons with Coracle (engraving)
664528 Britons with Coracle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Britons with Coracle)

Man in Coracle (engraving)
665792 Man in Coracle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man in Coracle. Illustration from A History of the Anglo-Saxons by Francis Palgrave (Ward Lock)

Irish Fishing Curragh or Coracle (b / w photo)
6005849 Irish Fishing Curragh or Coracle (b/w photo) by Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish Fishing Curragh or Coracle)

Front and reverse of a promotional card for the drink Chicoree a la Bergere
488432 Front and reverse of a promotional card for the drink Chicoree A la BergAre with depictions of life in Wales, c.1890 (colour litho) (see also 488433) by French School

Ancient Briton in his Boat
LLM338115 Ancient Briton in his Boat by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Briton in his Boat)

The International Fisheries Exhibition at South Kensington (engraving)
1044159 The International Fisheries Exhibition at South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Briton in his Boat, pub. 1890 (colour lithograph)
3035176 Ancient Briton in his Boat, pub. 1890 (colour lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Llangollen (hand-coloured photo)
908004 Llangollen (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coracle fishing in North Wales); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Coracle fishermen in London, on the River Thames at Southwark Bridge. 1st April 1972

Coracle fishermen in London. One of the fishermen paddles his coracle round Trafalgar Square fountain to the interest of visitors. 1st April 1972

Coracle fishers at Cenarth carry their Craft on their backs. : Following a pattern evolved over two thousand years ago, coracle builders construct the oval

Coracles being paddled for the first time on the River Thames, by the Elias brothers with the Charing Cross Railway Bridge in the background

The Elias brothers putting their coracles into the River Thames at Festival Pier for a short paddle round

Danny Gilchrist and Dave Potts on the pond at Bedes World in Jarrow with their coracles

Old and new, Danny Gilchrist and Dave Potts carry thier coracles with a backdrop of cranes and ships of the river Tyne

Six Men in a Round Boat, Baghdad, ca. 1870. Creator: Unknown
Six Men in a Round Boat, Baghdad, ca. 1870

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

Kouffehs Sur L Euphrate, (Kuphars on the Euphrates), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Kouffehs Sur L Euphrate, (Kuphars on the Euphrates), 1900. A Kuphar is a type of coracle or round boat traditionally used on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers

On the Teify, Cardiganshire, 19th century, (1935). Artist: Peter de Wint
On the Teify, Cardiganshire, 19th century, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy

The Southwark End of Old London Bridge, 1831, (1912). Artists: Unknown, Edward William Cooke
The Southwark End of Old London Bridge, 1831, (1912). From London - South of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1912]

Kouffehs on the Euphrates River, c1890. Artist: Gillot
Kouffehs on the Euphrates River, c1890. Illustration from En Perse, Types, Costumes and Moeurs, (a work on the people, costume and customs of Persia), by L Boulanger, (Paris, c1890)

River craft laden with melons, Tigris River, Baghdad, Iraq, 1917-1919

Launching a coracle on the River Boyne, County Meath, Ireland, 1924-1926. Artist: WA Green
Launching a coracle on the River Boyne, County Meath, Ireland, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume III, 1924-1926

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The coracle, a traditional small boat made of woven wood and covered in animal hide or waterproof material, holds a rich history that spans across different cultures and regions. One notable figure associated with the coracle is Eustace Rogers, known as the last coracle man of Ironbridge, Shropshire. His expertise in navigating these unique vessels was unmatched. Originating from Wales, the Welsh Coracle has become an iconic symbol of the country's maritime heritage. Its distinctive round shape and lightweight design allowed fishermen to easily maneuver through narrow rivers and shallow waters. The image of a Coracle on River Teifi at Cenarth, Wales during the 1930s captures this timeless tradition. Coracles were not limited to Wales alone; they found their place in various parts of the world. In Mih-Tutta-Hankush, a Mandan Village depicted in plate 16 from Volume 2 of 'Indian Tribes' by Thomas L McKenney and James Hall, we catch a glimpse into Native American culture where coracles played an essential role in transportation along waterways. Closer to home, Carmarthen boasted its own group of skilled Coracle men who skillfully navigated these boats for fishing or transportation purposes. Their expertise was highly regarded within their community. Even beyond Europe's borders lies evidence of how widespread this ancient vessel became. A captivating photograph showcases a Man and Woman from Cacongo confidently seated inside a coracle boat – proof that this mode of transport transcended continents. In times gone by when woaded Britons roamed freely across Britain's landscapes, it is believed that they too relied on coracles for their journeys. A fascinating depiction shows one such Woaded Briton confidently steering his craft while proudly displaying his vibrant blue body paint. Today, visitors can still witness glimpses of this historical practice at General view Llangollen in Wales - where tourists flock to experience the thrill of a coracle ride on the River Dee.