Sculling Collection

Crew Team Rowing

ROWING TEAM, c1913. The Cambridge rowing team on a river. Photograph, c1913

Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA - Greetings Postcard Date: 1895

BOAT RACE, 1873. The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race - Ready to start

John Biglin in a Single Scull, ca. 1873. Creator: Thomas Eakins
John Biglin in a Single Scull, ca. 1873

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

ROWING TEAM, c1875. The Paris Crew, a Canadian rowing team fron Saint John, New Brunswick, consisting of Robert Fulton, George Price, Samuel Hutton and Elijah Ross. Lithograph, Canadian, c1875

Sculling In Mist On River Thames; London, England

Boytons Water Show / Race
A race between Wallace Ross and George Bubear, American and British sculling champions, at Captain Boytons World Water Show at Earls Court, London

View of the north side of the fort in Kalutara, c.1750. Creator: Anon
View of the north side of the fort in Kalutara, c.1750. Island and four Sinhalese boats in front

8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge. Cambridge, Mass. 1906, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge. Cambridge, Mass. 1906, 1906. 2 crewmen reading in room

8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge. Cambridge, Mass. 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge. Cambridge, Mass. 1906. Group portrait with mascot dog

8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass. 1906, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass. 1906, 1906. Crew carrying shell

8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass. 1906, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass. 1906, 1906. Crew carrying shell

An eight-oared shell boat and crew--race...Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
An eight-oared shell boat and crew--race between Harvard University and Cambridge (England) University, Cambridge, Mass. 1906

Sculling championship won by Edward Hanlan, River Tyne
The Sculling Championship won by Canadian Edward Hanlan over Englishman William Elliott, on the River Tyne, 19 June 1879 Date: 1879

Duck-Shooting on the Coast of Wales (engraving)
1058899 Duck-Shooting on the Coast of Wales (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duck-Shooting on the Coast of Wales)

Rowing (chromolitho)
2815851 Rowing (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rowing. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Rowing championship on the River Marne at Joinville-le-Pont, France (colour photo)
3098599 Rowing championship on the River Marne at Joinville-le-Pont, France (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henley Regatta (colour litho)
559461 Henley Regatta (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henley Regatta. From Londons Social Calendar (Savoy Hotel)

A man sculling a boat on the Bullewijk, with a view toward Ouderkerk, c
449309 A man sculling a boat on the Bullewijk, with a view toward Ouderkerk, c.1650 (pen & ink with brown wash & white bodycolour on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz

Canotage (colour litho)
3098440 Canotage (colour litho) by Edelfelt, Albert Gustaf Aristides (1854-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canotage. Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, July 1890.); © Look and Learn

The Great International Sculling Match (bodycolour on paper)
1214374 The Great International Sculling Match (bodycolour on paper) by Hair, Thomas H. (1810-82); 37.3x25.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Rowing race on the Thames at Chelsea (engraving)
3627351 Rowing race on the Thames at Chelsea (engraving) by Morin, Edmond (1824-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rowing race on the Thames at Chelsea)

Double sculling on the Thames: the finish (engraving)
585386 Double sculling on the Thames: the finish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Double sculling on the Thames: the finish)

The Great Sculling Match on the Thames between Searle and O Connor for the Championship of the World (engraving)
585368 The Great Sculling Match on the Thames between Searle and O Connor for the Championship of the World (engraving) by Wyllie

Sculling-Match for the Championship of the World on the Paramatta River, Sydney, New South Wales (engraving)
1099886 Sculling-Match for the Championship of the World on the Paramatta River, Sydney, New South Wales (engraving) by English School

The sculling championship (engraving)
587653 The sculling championship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sculling championship, from Putney to Mortlake, London)

Punch cartoon: man rowing on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London (engraving)
6034660 Punch cartoon: man rowing on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: man rowing on the Serpentine)

Boating on the Thames
GG13408 Boating on the Thames by Carrick, John Mulcaster (1833-96); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Single sculler at Saint James Rowing Club, France (colour photo)
3098596 Single sculler at Saint James Rowing Club, France (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Single sculler at Saint James Rowing Club, France)

Womens sculling championship of the River Thames. Which was promoted and organised by the Daily Mirror. Miss Brady (2nd) assists the winner Miss Pocock, who is rowed out

Overwhelming evidence that sculling, if properly done, is a suitable sport for women has been obtained by The Daily Mirror

Sculling on calm water
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The Biglin Brothers Racing, 1872. Creator: Thomas Eakins
The Biglin Brothers Racing, 1872

Rowing Scene: Crowds Watching from the River Banks, late 19th century. Creator: E. Levy
Rowing Scene: Crowds Watching from the River Banks, late 19th century

Henley Regatta, Eight-Oar d Match, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Henley Regatta, Eight-Oar d Match, 1844. Rowing races on the River Thames in Oxfordshire. " The Diamond Sculls, " and the other scullers contests were, as an encouragement to rowing

Ted Phelps, World Professional Sculling Champion, 1935
Ted Phelps, World Professional Sculling Champion. A print from the photo album Popular Personalities, issued for Piccadilly Juniors Oval Photos, 1935

HA Bert Barry, World Sculling Champion, 1935
HA Bert Barry, World Sculling Champion. Barry won the World Professional Sculling Championship in 1927, beating Major Goodsell from Australia in December of that year, having lost to him in May

Rowing on the Thames at Oxford, early on a winter morning p

Venetian rowing on the Thames at Oxford

Rowing on the Thames at Oxford, on a misty Autumn morning

Houseboat on the Thames at Oxford, early on a winter morning

Ponte Vecchio Covered Bridge Arno River Reflection Florence Italy Bridge is the oldest
Ponte Vecchio Covered Bridge Arno River Reflection, Florence, Italy Bridge is the oldest bridge in Florence built in 1345 by Neri di Fioravante from Michelangelo Square, Piazzale Michelangelo

Toronto Harbour, a Sculling Match, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Elias Laycock, Australian rower and sculler
Elias Connell Laycock (1845-1938), Australian competitive rower and sculler. late 19th century

George Bubear, English sculling rower. late 19th century

Caricature of Edward Hanlan, sportsman and politician
Caricature of Edward (Ned) Hanlan (1855-1908), Canadian champion sculler, hotelier and alderman. 1882

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"Sculling: The Art of Graceful Rowing" Step into the world of sculling, where strength meets finesse on the tranquil waters. From the early days captured in black and white photographs to modern-day championships, this captivating sport has stood the test of time. In 1913, the Cambridge rowing team glided effortlessly along a serene river, their synchronized strokes showcasing their unwavering teamwork. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in Massachusetts, Harvard University's rowers sent greetings through a postcard as they prepared for yet another thrilling race. The historic Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race of 1873 saw competitors poised at the starting line with determination etched on their faces. Each oar dipped into the water simultaneously as they propelled themselves forward towards victory. Renowned artist Thomas Eakins immortalized John Biglin's solo scull journey in his masterpiece from around 1873. With every stroke, Biglin showcased both skill and resilience as he conquered each wave that came his way. Not to be outdone by men alone, Miss Lucy Pocock emerged as a sculling champion in her own right. Her dedication and prowess shattered gender barriers while inspiring future generations of female athletes to take up oars with confidence. Across borders and oceans, Canadian rowing team "The Paris Crew" left an indelible mark on history. Robert Fulton, George Price, Samuel Hutton, and Elijah Ross united under one flag to showcase Canada's talent on international waters during their triumphant campaign circa 1875. London's River Thames provided a misty backdrop for countless scullers seeking solace amidst its ethereal beauty. As blades sliced through foggy currents like whispers in nature's ear - it was here that dreams were born and champions forged. Beyond traditional races lay Boytons Water Show/Race - an exhilarating spectacle where daring individuals pushed boundaries by navigating treacherous waters with unmatched skill and bravery.