Barge Collection (#3)

Erie Canal boats wintering in New York harbor
Erie Canal boats anchored for the winter at the East River docks, New York City, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Green Canal Barge - moored on Grand Western Union Canal near Taunton Somerset UK
MAB-1342 Green Canal Barge - moored on Grand Western Union Canal near Taunton Somerset UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Greenwich Hospital and the River Thames, London, 1900
Illustration showing the view across the River Thames, from the Isle of Dogs, looking towards the Greenwich Naval Hospital, London, 1900

Twickenham in Ca 1750
Dr Battys house Twickenham, Middlesex, seen from across the Thames : three horses tug a barge along the river

P. Revolt / Richard / Harris
King Richard II and his Council go down the Thames in a barge to confer with the rebels

Kirkstall Lock on the River Aire, 1827 (engraving)
993099 Kirkstall Lock on the River Aire, 1827 (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English

Woolwich Power Station, SE London, with coal barges on the River Thames. Date: circa 1950s

Taverham Paper Mill, Norfolk, 1839 (oil on canvas)
NCM94596 Taverham Paper Mill, Norfolk, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Priest, Alfred (1810-50); 87.1x133.4 cm; Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery; eNorwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery; English

Richmond Palace, Surrey, at the time of King Henry VII. 15th century

On the Thames below Greenwich, c. 1905 (w / c on paper)
BOU217136 On the Thames below Greenwich, c.1905 (w/c on paper) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Workers on the Silent Highway, from Street Life in London
SC28133 Workers on the Silent Highway, from Street Life in London, 1877-78 (woodburytype) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

Barges on Canal Wharf, Leeds Liverpool Canal, 1951 (b / w photo)
LLS218009 Barges on Canal Wharf, Leeds Liverpool Canal, 1951 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Leeds Library and Information Service, Leeds

Scene on the Horan Canal near Canton, c. 1850 (colour litho)
STC225377 Scene on the Horan Canal near Canton, c.1850 (colour litho) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young Girls on a Barge; Jeunes Filles en Barques, 1903 (oil on canvas)
825463 Young Girls on a Barge; Jeunes Filles en Barques, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 60.3x91.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Dutch Girl (oil on canvas)
712233 A Dutch Girl (oil on canvas) by Hitchcock, George (1850-1913); 89x61 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Thames sailing barge match (engraving)
587747 Thames sailing barge match (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thames sailing barge match: topsail barges starting)

The Queens New Barge for Virginia Water (engraving)
1106403 The Queens New Barge for Virginia Water (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens New Barge for Virginia Water)

Limehouse Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Limehouse Dock, 1872. Limehouse Dock in Tower Hamlets used by seagoing vessels to offload cargo to canal barges, for onward transport along the Regents Canal. From, " LONDON

British Barge-master of the Great Ouse at Huntingdon. Date: circa 1920s

Wharves at Limehouse, London, c1850. Artist: Frederick J Goff
Wharves at Limehouse, London, c1850. View with barges in the foreground

The Disembarkation of Cleopatra at Tarsus. Artist: Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682)
The Disembarkation of Cleopatra at Tarsus. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Entrance to Blisworth Tunnel, Grand Junction Canal, Northamptonshire, 1819. Artist: John Hassell
Entrance to Blisworth Tunnel, Grand Junction Canal, Northamptonshire, 1819. A Boat approaching the entrance to the great tunnel from the Blisworth end

At the Second Locks on the Lagan, Belfast - a view of a barge (the VIOLET) in the lock with people on board and to the side, on the Lagan. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast)

Life on a barge, Henley-on-Thames - early 1900s Date: early 1900s

St. Patricks Bridge, Cork, Opened on Thursday, engraved by T
XJF441295 St. Patricks Bridge, Cork, Opened on Thursday, engraved by T.N. Wilson, published in The Illustrated London News, December 14 1861 (engraving) by English School

ENGLAND: VIRGINIA WATER. Queen Victorias barge for Virginia Water in Surrey, England. Wood engraving, English, 1877

Europe, France, Cote d Or Burgundy canal with tourist barge
Europe, France, Cote d Or, Burgundy canal with tourist barge

Saint-Sever Port, Rouen, 1896 (oil on canvas)
XIR181208 Saint-Sever Port, Rouen, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 65x92 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Kennet and Avon canal in mist, Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK, 1841. A branch of the Erie Canal in central Syracuse, New York: wood engraving, American, 1841

Taggs Island, Molesey on the Thames to the west of London

Savoy Palace (C16)
The Royal Palace of the Savoy at the time of Henry VIII; although a royal barge is depicted here, the building was then used as a hospital for the poor

Port wine barrels on a boat on River Douro with Vila Nova de Gaia in the background, Porto, Portugal, Europe

England - Aerial view, Thames barrier and Thames Barge, London UK DW0631
AW-6573 England - Aerial view, Thames barrier and Thames Barge London UK Adrian Warren Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

River Rhine and Cologne (Koln), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Lake Como 1857
LAKE COMO A view over the lake. Entitled: Como, Switzerland

Berkhampstead Station
A train pulls into the station with passengers waiting on the tracks! With both the railway & a canal system a seemingly rural area appears on the verge of change. Date: 1852

Lock on the River Thames
A lock on the Thames is opened by a man and small child to let through an approaching barge pulled by a horse on the river bank

River Shannon, Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland; Canal Barge

St Botolphs Church Iken, Suffolk, On the River Alde with a Thames Sailing Barge the Dinah, Built in Rochester in 1887

Windmill OstGrossefehn and peat ship on the Fehn Canal, Grossefehn, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Windmill OstGrossefehn and peat ship on the Fehn Canal, Grossefehn, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Les haleurs de peniche sur la Volga (Russie) - Peinture de Ilya Yefimovich Repin (Ilia Repine) (1844-1930)
FIA5379091 Les haleurs de peniche sur la Volga (Russie) - Peinture de Ilya Yefimovich Repin (Ilia Repine) (1844-1930), huile sur toile, 1872-1873

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The Barge Haulers, The Volga Boatmen, Or, in Russian, Burlaki, a Painting by Ilya Repin from the Early 1870s
3907017 The Barge Haulers, The Volga Boatmen, Or, in Russian, Burlaki, a Painting by Ilya Repin from the Early 1870s. by.; (add.info.: The Barge Haulers, The Volga Boatmen, Or, in Russian, Burlaki)

The "Adam and Eve", Old Chelsea, 1879. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The "Adam and Eve", Old Chelsea, 1879

Billingsgate, 1859. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Billingsgate, 1859. One of the 16-print Thames set, a daringly abstract composition which is dominated by moored fishing vessels, and the bow of a barge in the left

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"Barge: Navigating Through History and Beauty" From the picturesque Canaletto paintings depicting the bustling Thames to the Liverpool Docks, where these mighty vessels once ruled the waters, barges have left an indelible mark on our maritime heritage. The iconic image of the Thames Barge Sara gracefully sailing through Maldon, a Blackwater Estuary town in Essex, evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler times. Inextricably linked to industry, barges played a crucial role in transporting goods such as sugar from Tate & Lyle Refinery or coal from Battersea Power Station along London's waterways. A GWR Publicity Poster from 1946 showcases their efficiency and reliability as they traversed canals and rivers with ease. Venturing beyond British shores, we find ourselves captivated by the enchanting sight of brightly painted barges harmoniously coexisting with oast houses on the River Medway near Maidstone. This idyllic scene reminds us that they are not just utilitarian vessels but also symbols of cultural identity. Across Europe, barge culture thrives along historic waterways like Pontcysyllte Aqueduct—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—where these sturdy boats navigate breathtaking landscapes alongside Ellesmere Canal. Meanwhile, on Hungary's Danube River lies Buda Castle—a majestic backdrop against which barges glide effortlessly—showcasing their versatility across diverse terrains. Whether it be witnessing Canaletto's art come alive or exploring hidden gems like Maldon or Yalding, each barge tells its own story. These floating marvels connect us to our past while reminding us of their enduring beauty in present-day life. So let us celebrate these magnificent vessels that have shaped history and continue to inspire awe wherever they sail—the timeless allure of a barge is truly unparalleled.