Boatmen Collection (#5)

SYRIA: SPONGE DIVERS, 1862. Diving for sponges off the coast of Syria in the eastern Mediterranean. Wood engraving, English, 1862

CHINA: QUANG YEN ROCK, 1843. A view of Quang Yen Rock, the location of a Buddhist temple overlooking a river in China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

GERMANY: PASSAU. A view of Passau at the confluence of the Inn and Danube Rivers in Bavaria, Germany. Steel engraving, English, 1844, after William Henry Bartlett

GERMANY: REGENSBURG. A view of Regensburg on the Danube River in Bavaria, Germany. Steel engraving, English, 1844, after William Henry Bartlett

CHINA: GOLDEN ISLAND, 1843. A view of Kin Shan, or the Golden Island, on the Yangtze River in China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

FRANCE: LOIRE. Scene on the Loire River in France. Steel engraving, English, c1835, after J. M. W. Turner
FRANCE: LOIRE. Scene on the Loire River in France. Steel engraving, English, c1835, after J.M.W. Turner

CHINA: COAL MINING, 1843. Coal mining operations at Ying Tih, on the Pe Kiang River in China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

CHINA: HANGZHOU, 1843. Riverside scene at Hangzhou, China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

Boatmen of Jaffa in their barque, Israel (then under Ottoman control) - the boatmen used to ferry visitors from larger ships into the port in these craft. Date: circa 1903

Isle of Wight - Yarmouth Lifeboat Crew
Isle of Wight - The Yarmouth Lifeboat Crew. The large wheels of the trailers are fitted with boards, preventing the wheels from digging into the soft sand of the beach. Date: circa 1910s

Lesser Water Boatman (Corixa punctata) adult, at surface of water, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, july

Pressure cooker demonstration. Historical artwork of Dennis Papin demonstrating his pressure cooker (La Marmite de Papin) to fishermen. Papin invented the cooker in 1681

Oarsmen and their boats - Eyup
Oarsmen with their boats at Eyup, Constantinople, Turkey. Close to the entrance to the Silver Horn

Gufas and bellums on the Tigris
Gufa and Bellum boats awaiting hire on the River Tigris, which splits Baghdad, Iraq, in half. A gufa is a circular boat propelled by a pole or single paddle, rather like a coracle

Jetty scene on the Golden Horn
Typical scene at a typical jetty on the Golden Horn. Women are assisted into ferry boats for crossing the Golden Horn

Tract Distribution China
An English gentlemen distributes Christian religious tracts among boatmen in China

Boatmen on the Malabar Coast, India, 1877
Engraving of several native oared vessels, one named the Calicut, as used on the Malabar Coast of India, circa 1877. In the background can be seen two, double masted, lanteen sailing dhows

Boatmen of Kronshtadt, northern Russia

Lesser Water Boatman Family: Corixidae
JD-1029 Lesser Water Boatman / Backswimmer Corixa sp. Family: Corixidae John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Water Boatman
JC-29 WATER BOATMAN / Backswimmer Notonecta glauca John Clegg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lesser Water-Boatman
JC-162 Lesser Water Boatman / Backswimmer Corixa punctata John Clegg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Backswimmer floating on water surface from below
BB-1340 Backswimmer / Water Boatman - floating on water surface from below Notonecter glauca Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Backswimmer resting on waterplants back view
BB-1339 Backswimmer / Water Boatman - resting on waterplants back view Notonecter glauca Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Boats on the Mekong Delta, Cantho, Southern Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Asia

Shiva Hindu temple and Ahilya Fort Complex on banks of the Narmada River, Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

Stolzenfels by Bartlett
Stolzenfels, an ancient robber-fortress on the Rhine. Small river craft with sails (barges) make their way on the river

Savoy Palace from Thames
Viewed from the River Thames showing the Great Buildings (soldiers Barracks); the Prison; Church of St. Mary le Savoy; A German Lutheran & Calvinist & French churches

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"Journeying through Time and Waters: The Stories of Boatmen" From the ancient Conwy Castle in Wales, they have long been a vital link between land and sea. They skillfully navigate the waters, ferrying visitors to witness the grandeur of this medieval fortress. In Valletta, Malta, traditional Dghajsa boats gracefully glide across the waves. These boatmen carry with them a rich maritime heritage that echoes through the narrow waterways of this historic city. Manavgat reveals its secrets as boatmen guide curious travelers along its enchanting river. With each stroke of their oars, they unveil hidden gems amidst lush landscapes and captivating Turkish culture. The Mitsukei Tenryugawa print by Ando Hiroshige captures a serene moment where boatmen traverse Japan's rivers. Their presence evokes a sense of tranquility as they harmoniously blend into nature's beauty. Witness history unfold on London's Blackfriars Bridge as skilled boatmen contribute to its construction. Their unwavering dedication ensures safe passage for all who cross over this iconic landmark spanning the River Thames. On Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait, boatmen become storytellers themselves. As they navigate these legendary waters connecting Europe and Asia, tales from centuries past come alive with every ripple beneath their boats' bows. Tragedy strikes in 1687 when Prince Orange drowns off Holland's coast - an event forever etched in history. Boatmen brave treacherous seas to rescue those in need; their bravery serves as a reminder of both heroism and loss. A mesmerizing pen & ink drawing depicts a mythical encounter between boatmen and sirens. In this ethereal scene from 1853, these seafarers face temptation while remaining steadfast guardians against unseen dangers lurking beneath the surface. Scenes from "Pillar of the Boatman" transport us back to ancient Rome along France's Seine River.