Wooden Raft Collection

Illustration for Robinson Crusoe, c.1900 (print)
864132 Illustration for Robinson Crusoe, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: "The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe)

Safety First, 1924, (wood engraving). All from the The Labour of Women

Man On Raft In Mountain Area; Yulong River, Yangshuo, China

Man On Raft In Mountain Area

Illustration of Herman Watzinger almost drowning in rough sea near Kon-Tiki raft

Illustration of Kon-Tiki crew gripping raft as huge wave from storm threatens to submerge them in water as man falls into sea

Cormorant fishing is a traditional life of chinese fisherman who live near Li river in Yangshou Guilin, China

Motorboat
Antique illustration of Motorboat

Illustration of a girl on a raft

Water raft with a windmill at night
Farmland with the house of a well, a pond and a windmill to produce the energy needed to draw water

Digital illustration of log raft

Digital illustration of bamboo raft

Digital illustration of improvised raft made from planks of wood tied to oil drums

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A wooden raft has been a symbol of survival and adventure throughout history. In the painting "Refugees from Aquileia, " we see the resilience of people using a wooden raft to escape turmoil and seek safety. Safety First, depicted in a wood engraving from 1924, emphasizes the importance of caution while navigating on such rafts. The image of a man on a raft in the mountainous region along the Yulong River in Yangshuo, China, showcases both tranquility and daring exploration. It reminds us that even amidst nature's grandeur, humans can find solace and excitement on this simple vessel. However, not all experiences aboard wooden rafts have been serene. The illustration depicting Herman Watzinger almost drowning near the Kon-Tiki raft serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by those who venture into treacherous waters. Similarly, another illustration shows members of the Kon-Tiki crew gripping onto their raft as they battle against massive waves during a storm. Returning to peaceful scenes once more, we witness individuals enjoying leisurely activities like swimming at Solomon Pools turned picnic swimming resort or engaging in traditional cormorant fishing techniques from their sturdy wooden rafts. In contrast to these traditional means of transportation, modernity makes its appearance with motorboats sharing waterways with classic wooden rafts. This juxtaposition highlights how technology coexists alongside age-old methods for traversing bodies of water. Even children find joy on makeshift vessels; an illustration portrays an adventurous girl happily floating on her own little raft—a testament to imagination and freedom. Finally, under moonlit skies stands a watercraft adorned with a windmill—an enchanting sight that evokes dreams and possibilities beyond conventional boundaries. From escaping danger to embracing serenity or embarking on thrilling expeditions—wooden rafts have carried humanity through various journeys across time and cultures.