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Anchored on the Medway DIX02_01_189

Sailing vessels including a tall ship at anchor on the River Medway below Rochester Bridge, Kent. Photographed by J Dixon Scott between 1925 and 1935

Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places

Media ID 21160479

© Source: Historic England Archive

Boat Sailing Tall Ship Thames Barge


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> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Kent > Bridge

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Kent > Medway

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Kent > Rochester

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > River Thames

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Rivers

> Historic England > Historic Images > Famed Photographers > J Dixon-Scott Collection (1920s-1930s)

> Historic England > Industry > Fishing

> Transportation > Ships and Boats


EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Anchored on the Medway" transports us back in time to the early 20th century. Taken by J Dixon Scott between 1925 and 1935, this image captures a picturesque scene on the River Medway below Rochester Bridge in Kent, England. In this stunning composition, we see an array of sailing vessels gracefully anchored along the riverbank. The focal point is undoubtedly a majestic tall ship towering above its smaller counterparts. Its grandeur and intricate rigging command attention against the backdrop of a cloudy sky. The Thames barge, boat, and other sailing vessels scattered around add depth to this maritime tableau. Each vessel seems frozen in time, their sails neatly furled as they await their next voyage or perhaps rest after a long journey. J Dixon Scott's masterful photography skillfully captures both the serenity of these anchored ships and the dynamic energy that lies dormant within them. The play of light and shadow adds an ethereal quality to this timeless scene. As we gaze upon this historic print from Historic England's collection, we can't help but be transported into an era where sailboats ruled our waterways. It serves as a poignant reminder of our rich nautical heritage and invites us to appreciate the beauty found in these magnificent vessels that once graced our rivers with elegance and grace.

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