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LONDON The Thames barge race-Running home before the wind 1880. The Graphic Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-london-the-thames-barge-race-running-home-before-the-wind-1880-the-122573064.htmlRFH3BK5C–LONDON The Thames barge race-Running home before the wind 1880. The Graphic
Spritsail rigged Thames sailing barges competing in the Thames Sailing Barge Match. Early 1960s. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/spritsail-rigged-thames-sailing-barges-competing-in-the-thames-sailing-barge-match-early-1960s-image368769744.htmlRM2CBXWG0–Spritsail rigged Thames sailing barges competing in the Thames Sailing Barge Match. Early 1960s.
London, UK. 14th September 2014. Waterman and lightermen, tether the traditional Thames barges to a tug so they can be towed up river to Westminster Bridge for the start of the Steve Faldo Memorial Barge Driving Race Credit: Neil Cordell/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-london-uk-14th-september-2014-waterman-and-lightermen-tether-the-traditional-73428653.htmlRME7CXYW–London, UK. 14th September 2014. Waterman and lightermen, tether the traditional Thames barges to a tug so they can be towed up river to Westminster Bridge for the start of the Steve Faldo Memorial Barge Driving Race Credit: Neil Cordell/Alamy Live News
Mucking Essex, UK. 8th July, 2023. Competitors set off for the 2023 River Thames barge race, Originating in 1863 it is now the longest running, regularly organised, national racing event for traditional sail in the world. Based on Gravesend, Kent, it takes place annually on the lower River Thames, in association with the Port of London Authority. Vessels set off on a course that takes them from a marker buoy near Gravesend to Southend-on-Sea and back. The race is run in craft virtually unchanged since the first race in 1894. Credit: MARTIN DALTON/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mucking-essex-uk-8th-july-2023-competitors-set-off-for-the-2023-river-thames-barge-race-originating-in-1863-it-is-now-the-longest-running-regularly-organised-national-racing-event-for-traditional-sail-in-the-world-based-on-gravesend-kent-it-takes-place-annually-on-the-lower-river-thames-in-association-with-the-port-of-london-authority-vessels-set-off-on-a-course-that-takes-them-from-a-marker-buoy-near-gravesend-to-southend-on-sea-and-back-the-race-is-run-in-craft-virtually-unchanged-since-the-first-race-in-1894-credit-martin-daltonalamy-live-news-image557658318.htmlRM2RB7ETE–Mucking Essex, UK. 8th July, 2023. Competitors set off for the 2023 River Thames barge race, Originating in 1863 it is now the longest running, regularly organised, national racing event for traditional sail in the world. Based on Gravesend, Kent, it takes place annually on the lower River Thames, in association with the Port of London Authority. Vessels set off on a course that takes them from a marker buoy near Gravesend to Southend-on-Sea and back. The race is run in craft virtually unchanged since the first race in 1894. Credit: MARTIN DALTON/Alamy Live News
Southend, Essex, UK. 30th Aug, 2015. Southend's Mayor, Cllr Andrew Moring and his wife, Deputy Mayor Louise Moring at Southend's 52nd Thames Barge race. Credit: Terence Mendoza/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-southend-essex-uk-30th-aug-2015-southends-mayor-cllr-andrew-moring-86861712.htmlRMF18W00–Southend, Essex, UK. 30th Aug, 2015. Southend's Mayor, Cllr Andrew Moring and his wife, Deputy Mayor Louise Moring at Southend's 52nd Thames Barge race. Credit: Terence Mendoza/Alamy Live News
The Royal Barge on the river prior to the Men's Boat Race on the River Thames, London. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-royal-barge-on-the-river-prior-to-the-mens-boat-race-on-the-river-137259339.htmlRMHY8KK7–The Royal Barge on the river prior to the Men's Boat Race on the River Thames, London.
Picture from the air. Sailing barges in race on the Thames. 18 competitors, the largest number since the revival of the races 10 years ago, started from Lower Hope Point in the Coronation year sailing barge race on the Thames. The course was from Lower Hope Point to the Mouse Lightship and back to Gravesend, a distance of nearly 50 miles. Photo shows: the race in progress - air view. 3 June 1937 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/picture-from-the-air-sailing-barges-in-race-on-the-thames-18-competitors-the-largest-number-since-the-revival-of-the-races-10-years-ago-started-from-lower-hope-point-in-the-coronation-year-sailing-barge-race-on-the-thames-the-course-was-from-lower-hope-point-to-the-mouse-lightship-and-back-to-gravesend-a-distance-of-nearly-50-miles-photo-shows-the-race-in-progress-air-view-3-june-1937-image359616134.htmlRM2BW1X1A–Picture from the air. Sailing barges in race on the Thames. 18 competitors, the largest number since the revival of the races 10 years ago, started from Lower Hope Point in the Coronation year sailing barge race on the Thames. The course was from Lower Hope Point to the Mouse Lightship and back to Gravesend, a distance of nearly 50 miles. Photo shows: the race in progress - air view. 3 June 1937
Thames sailing barge Reminder in the Colne estuary off Brightlingsea at the start of a race. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-thames-sailing-barge-reminder-in-the-colne-estuary-off-brightlingsea-122840337.htmlRMH3RT2W–Thames sailing barge Reminder in the Colne estuary off Brightlingsea at the start of a race.
Thames barge niagara , under full sail. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-thames-barge-niagara-under-full-sail-125179062.htmlRFH7JB4P–Thames barge niagara , under full sail.
The royal barge Jubilant leads a large group of boats past Tower Bridge. The Great River Race, London's River Marathon (also known as The UK Traditional Boat Championship) - a 21.6 Miles boat race up the River Thames from London Docklands to Ham in Surrey. It attracts over 300 crews from all over the globe and appeals to every level of competitor from those who enjoy fun, fancy dress and charity stunts, to serious sportsmen. River Thames, London, 27 September 2014. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-royal-barge-jubilant-leads-a-large-group-of-boats-past-tower-bridge-73768907.htmlRME80CYR–The royal barge Jubilant leads a large group of boats past Tower Bridge. The Great River Race, London's River Marathon (also known as The UK Traditional Boat Championship) - a 21.6 Miles boat race up the River Thames from London Docklands to Ham in Surrey. It attracts over 300 crews from all over the globe and appeals to every level of competitor from those who enjoy fun, fancy dress and charity stunts, to serious sportsmen. River Thames, London, 27 September 2014.
Swans on the river Thames at Gravesend with old Thames barge in Background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/swans-on-the-river-thames-at-gravesend-with-old-thames-barge-in-background-image7936554.htmlRMAFAXXB–Swans on the river Thames at Gravesend with old Thames barge in Background
Swale Estuary, Kent, UK. 3rd August 2018: UK Weather. Sunrise at the Swale estuary as the Thames sailing barge Edme lies at anchor. Barges, smacks and yachts are gathering for the 46th Swale Smack and barge race that will be held on Saturday 4th August. The weather will be dry and hot with a gentle breeze. Credit: Alan Payton/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/swale-estuary-kent-uk-3rd-august-2018-uk-weather-sunrise-at-the-swale-estuary-as-the-thames-sailing-barge-edme-lies-at-anchor-barges-smacks-and-yachts-are-gathering-for-the-46th-swale-smack-and-barge-race-that-will-be-held-on-saturday-4th-august-the-weather-will-be-dry-and-hot-with-a-gentle-breeze-credit-alan-paytonalamy-live-news-image214355952.htmlRMPCMN5M–Swale Estuary, Kent, UK. 3rd August 2018: UK Weather. Sunrise at the Swale estuary as the Thames sailing barge Edme lies at anchor. Barges, smacks and yachts are gathering for the 46th Swale Smack and barge race that will be held on Saturday 4th August. The weather will be dry and hot with a gentle breeze. Credit: Alan Payton/Alamy Live News
Sheerness, Kent, UK. 8th Sep, 2018. UK Weather: an overcast day in Sheerness, Kent. A Thames barge sails past competitors taking part in short practice races ahead of tomorrow's 60th Round the Isle Of Sheppey Race. The race is organised by the Isle Of Sheppey Sailing Club and is open to sailing dinghies, catamarans and sailboards. Around 100 craft are expected to take part in the 40-mile clockwise circumnavigation of the island. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sheerness-kent-uk-8th-sep-2018-uk-weather-an-overcast-day-in-sheerness-kent-a-thames-barge-sails-past-competitors-taking-part-in-short-practice-races-ahead-of-tomorrows-60th-round-the-isle-of-sheppey-race-the-race-is-organised-by-the-isle-of-sheppey-sailing-club-and-is-open-to-sailing-dinghies-catamarans-and-sailboards-around-100-craft-are-expected-to-take-part-in-the-40-mile-clockwise-circumnavigation-of-the-island-credit-james-bellalamy-live-news-image218066412.htmlRMPJNNX4–Sheerness, Kent, UK. 8th Sep, 2018. UK Weather: an overcast day in Sheerness, Kent. A Thames barge sails past competitors taking part in short practice races ahead of tomorrow's 60th Round the Isle Of Sheppey Race. The race is organised by the Isle Of Sheppey Sailing Club and is open to sailing dinghies, catamarans and sailboards. Around 100 craft are expected to take part in the 40-mile clockwise circumnavigation of the island. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News
Thames Historic Barge Race. Rowers row large 30 ton barges from Greenwich to the finish line of Westminster Bridge on the River Thames. It was won by the team rowing 'Balmoral' Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thames-historic-barge-race-rowers-row-large-30-ton-barges-from-greenwich-to-the-finish-line-of-westminster-bridge-on-the-river-thames-it-was-won-by-the-team-rowing-balmoral-image210614958.htmlRMP6J9EP–Thames Historic Barge Race. Rowers row large 30 ton barges from Greenwich to the finish line of Westminster Bridge on the River Thames. It was won by the team rowing 'Balmoral'
Thames sailing barge Marjorie in the Colne Barge Race, sailed from Brightlingsea on 14th September 2014. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-thames-sailing-barge-marjorie-in-the-colne-barge-race-sailed-from-73701470.htmlRME7WAYA–Thames sailing barge Marjorie in the Colne Barge Race, sailed from Brightlingsea on 14th September 2014.
Thames Barge Sailing Match, Blackwater river, Essex Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-thames-barge-sailing-match-blackwater-river-essex-19681372.htmlRMB40FP4–Thames Barge Sailing Match, Blackwater river, Essex
The annual Maldon Barge race (aerial photography) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-annual-maldon-barge-race-aerial-photography-image345440244.htmlRF2B204FG–The annual Maldon Barge race (aerial photography)
Thames sailing barges race start on the River Orwell Suffolk England Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thames-sailing-barges-race-start-on-the-river-orwell-suffolk-england-image612161619.htmlRM2XFXAAY–Thames sailing barges race start on the River Orwell Suffolk England
Thames sailing barge Dawn on the river Blackwater. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thames-sailing-barge-dawn-on-the-river-blackwater-image61866689.htmlRMDGJ7GH–Thames sailing barge Dawn on the river Blackwater.
ESSEX Sailing-barge race on the Thames Rounding at The Nore 1870. The Illustrated London News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-essex-sailing-barge-race-on-the-thames-rounding-at-the-nore-1870-the-122575801.htmlRFH3BPK5–ESSEX Sailing-barge race on the Thames Rounding at The Nore 1870. The Illustrated London News
Spritsail rigged Thames sailing barges competing in the Thames Sailing Barge Match. Early 1960s. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/spritsail-rigged-thames-sailing-barges-competing-in-the-thames-sailing-barge-match-early-1960s-image368769741.htmlRM2CBXWFW–Spritsail rigged Thames sailing barges competing in the Thames Sailing Barge Match. Early 1960s.
London, UK. 14th September 2014. Atraditional Thames barge racing to Tower Bridge competing in the annual Dave Pope Challenge Credit: Neil Cordell/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-london-uk-14th-september-2014-atraditional-thames-barge-racing-to-73428648.htmlRME7CXYM–London, UK. 14th September 2014. Atraditional Thames barge racing to Tower Bridge competing in the annual Dave Pope Challenge Credit: Neil Cordell/Alamy Live News
Mucking Essex, UK. 8th July, 2023. Competitors set off for the 2023 River Thames barge race, Originating in 1863 it is now the longest running, regularly organised, national racing event for traditional sail in the world. Based on Gravesend, Kent, it takes place annually on the lower River Thames, in association with the Port of London Authority. Vessels set off on a course that takes them from a marker buoy near Gravesend to Southend-on-Sea and back. The race is run in craft virtually unchanged since the first race in 1894. Credit: MARTIN DALTON/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mucking-essex-uk-8th-july-2023-competitors-set-off-for-the-2023-river-thames-barge-race-originating-in-1863-it-is-now-the-longest-running-regularly-organised-national-racing-event-for-traditional-sail-in-the-world-based-on-gravesend-kent-it-takes-place-annually-on-the-lower-river-thames-in-association-with-the-port-of-london-authority-vessels-set-off-on-a-course-that-takes-them-from-a-marker-buoy-near-gravesend-to-southend-on-sea-and-back-the-race-is-run-in-craft-virtually-unchanged-since-the-first-race-in-1894-credit-martin-daltonalamy-live-news-image557658315.htmlRM2RB7ETB–Mucking Essex, UK. 8th July, 2023. Competitors set off for the 2023 River Thames barge race, Originating in 1863 it is now the longest running, regularly organised, national racing event for traditional sail in the world. Based on Gravesend, Kent, it takes place annually on the lower River Thames, in association with the Port of London Authority. Vessels set off on a course that takes them from a marker buoy near Gravesend to Southend-on-Sea and back. The race is run in craft virtually unchanged since the first race in 1894. Credit: MARTIN DALTON/Alamy Live News
Southend, Essex, UK. 30th Aug, 2015. Southend's Mayor, Cllr Andrew Moring and his wife, Deputy Mayor Louise Moring at Southend's 52nd Thames Barge race. Credit: Terence Mendoza/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-southend-essex-uk-30th-aug-2015-southends-mayor-cllr-andrew-moring-86861452.htmlRMF18TJM–Southend, Essex, UK. 30th Aug, 2015. Southend's Mayor, Cllr Andrew Moring and his wife, Deputy Mayor Louise Moring at Southend's 52nd Thames Barge race. Credit: Terence Mendoza/Alamy Live News
Teams of Apprentices taking part in the Thames Barge Driving Race from Greenwich to Westminster Bridge, London. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-teams-of-apprentices-taking-part-in-the-thames-barge-driving-race-124530559.htmlRMH6GRYY–Teams of Apprentices taking part in the Thames Barge Driving Race from Greenwich to Westminster Bridge, London.
Picture from the air. Sailing barges in race on the Thames. 18 competitors, the largest number since the revival of the races 10 years ago, started from Lower Hope Point in the Coronation year sailing barge race on the Thames. The course was from Lower Hope Point to the Mouse Lightship and back to Gravesend, a distance of nearly 50 miles. Photo shows: the sailing barges at the start of the race - air view. 3 June 1937 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/picture-from-the-air-sailing-barges-in-race-on-the-thames-18-competitors-the-largest-number-since-the-revival-of-the-races-10-years-ago-started-from-lower-hope-point-in-the-coronation-year-sailing-barge-race-on-the-thames-the-course-was-from-lower-hope-point-to-the-mouse-lightship-and-back-to-gravesend-a-distance-of-nearly-50-miles-photo-shows-the-sailing-barges-at-the-start-of-the-race-air-view-3-june-1937-image359458662.htmlRM2BTPN5A–Picture from the air. Sailing barges in race on the Thames. 18 competitors, the largest number since the revival of the races 10 years ago, started from Lower Hope Point in the Coronation year sailing barge race on the Thames. The course was from Lower Hope Point to the Mouse Lightship and back to Gravesend, a distance of nearly 50 miles. Photo shows: the sailing barges at the start of the race - air view. 3 June 1937
Thames sailing barge Edme in the Colne estuary off Brightlingsea at the start of a race. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-thames-sailing-barge-edme-in-the-colne-estuary-off-brightlingsea-at-122840385.htmlRMH3RT4H–Thames sailing barge Edme in the Colne estuary off Brightlingsea at the start of a race.
Thames barge niagara , under full sail. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-thames-barge-niagara-under-full-sail-125179061.htmlRFH7JB4N–Thames barge niagara , under full sail.
The royal barge Jubilant leads a large group of boats past Tower Bridge. The Great River Race, London's River Marathon (also known as The UK Traditional Boat Championship) - a 21.6 Miles boat race up the River Thames from London Docklands to Ham in Surrey. It attracts over 300 crews from all over the globe and appeals to every level of competitor from those who enjoy fun, fancy dress and charity stunts, to serious sportsmen. River Thames, London, 27 September 2014. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-royal-barge-jubilant-leads-a-large-group-of-boats-past-tower-bridge-73768927.htmlRME80D0F–The royal barge Jubilant leads a large group of boats past Tower Bridge. The Great River Race, London's River Marathon (also known as The UK Traditional Boat Championship) - a 21.6 Miles boat race up the River Thames from London Docklands to Ham in Surrey. It attracts over 300 crews from all over the globe and appeals to every level of competitor from those who enjoy fun, fancy dress and charity stunts, to serious sportsmen. River Thames, London, 27 September 2014.
Swans on the river Thames at Gravesend with old Thames barge in Background Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/swans-on-the-river-thames-at-gravesend-with-old-thames-barge-in-background-image7936521.htmlRMAFAXTA–Swans on the river Thames at Gravesend with old Thames barge in Background
Swale Estuary, Kent, UK. 3rd August 2018: UK Weather. Sunrise at the Swale estuary as the Thames sailing barge Edme lies at anchor. Barges, smacks and yachts are gathering for the 46th Swale Smack and barge race that will be held on Saturday 4th August. The weather will be dry and hot with a gentle breeze. Credit: Alan Payton/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/swale-estuary-kent-uk-3rd-august-2018-uk-weather-sunrise-at-the-swale-estuary-as-the-thames-sailing-barge-edme-lies-at-anchor-barges-smacks-and-yachts-are-gathering-for-the-46th-swale-smack-and-barge-race-that-will-be-held-on-saturday-4th-august-the-weather-will-be-dry-and-hot-with-a-gentle-breeze-credit-alan-paytonalamy-live-news-image214355950.htmlRMPCMN5J–Swale Estuary, Kent, UK. 3rd August 2018: UK Weather. Sunrise at the Swale estuary as the Thames sailing barge Edme lies at anchor. Barges, smacks and yachts are gathering for the 46th Swale Smack and barge race that will be held on Saturday 4th August. The weather will be dry and hot with a gentle breeze. Credit: Alan Payton/Alamy Live News
Sheerness, Kent, UK. 8th Sep, 2018. UK Weather: an overcast day in Sheerness, Kent. A Thames barge sails past competitors taking part in short practice races ahead of tomorrow's 60th Round the Isle Of Sheppey Race. The race is organised by the Isle Of Sheppey Sailing Club and is open to sailing dinghies, catamarans and sailboards. Around 100 craft are expected to take part in the 40-mile clockwise circumnavigation of the island. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sheerness-kent-uk-8th-sep-2018-uk-weather-an-overcast-day-in-sheerness-kent-a-thames-barge-sails-past-competitors-taking-part-in-short-practice-races-ahead-of-tomorrows-60th-round-the-isle-of-sheppey-race-the-race-is-organised-by-the-isle-of-sheppey-sailing-club-and-is-open-to-sailing-dinghies-catamarans-and-sailboards-around-100-craft-are-expected-to-take-part-in-the-40-mile-clockwise-circumnavigation-of-the-island-credit-james-bellalamy-live-news-image218066413.htmlRMPJNNX5–Sheerness, Kent, UK. 8th Sep, 2018. UK Weather: an overcast day in Sheerness, Kent. A Thames barge sails past competitors taking part in short practice races ahead of tomorrow's 60th Round the Isle Of Sheppey Race. The race is organised by the Isle Of Sheppey Sailing Club and is open to sailing dinghies, catamarans and sailboards. Around 100 craft are expected to take part in the 40-mile clockwise circumnavigation of the island. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News
Thames Historic Barge Race. Rowers row large 30 ton barges from Greenwich to the finish line of Westminster Bridge on the River Thames. It was won by the team rowing 'Balmoral' Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thames-historic-barge-race-rowers-row-large-30-ton-barges-from-greenwich-to-the-finish-line-of-westminster-bridge-on-the-river-thames-it-was-won-by-the-team-rowing-balmoral-image210614909.htmlRMP6J9D1–Thames Historic Barge Race. Rowers row large 30 ton barges from Greenwich to the finish line of Westminster Bridge on the River Thames. It was won by the team rowing 'Balmoral'
The Newcomers Barge Driving Race during the Thames Festival in London. Photo by Gordon Scammell Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-newcomers-barge-driving-race-during-the-thames-festival-in-london-31439555.htmlRMBR45D7–The Newcomers Barge Driving Race during the Thames Festival in London. Photo by Gordon Scammell
London, UK. 21 May 2022. Participants take part in the 45th Annual Historic Barge Race, renamed the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Race this year. 12 teams of between four & six crew members drive (steer & row) 30 ton Thames barges over a seven mile course from Greenwich to Westminster Bridge to commemorate the skills of Thames lightermen who moved freight this way along the River Thames up until the 1930s. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/london-uk-21-may-2022-participants-take-part-in-the-45th-annual-historic-barge-race-renamed-the-queens-platinum-jubilee-race-this-year-12-teams-of-between-four-six-crew-members-drive-steer-row-30-ton-thames-barges-over-a-seven-mile-course-from-greenwich-to-westminster-bridge-to-commemorate-the-skills-of-thames-lightermen-who-moved-freight-this-way-along-the-river-thames-up-until-the-1930s-credit-stephen-chung-alamy-live-news-image470397687.htmlRM2J98D1B–London, UK. 21 May 2022. Participants take part in the 45th Annual Historic Barge Race, renamed the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Race this year. 12 teams of between four & six crew members drive (steer & row) 30 ton Thames barges over a seven mile course from Greenwich to Westminster Bridge to commemorate the skills of Thames lightermen who moved freight this way along the River Thames up until the 1930s. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News
a silhouette of a thames sailing barge on a sunlit horizon Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-silhouette-of-a-thames-sailing-barge-on-a-sunlit-horizon-image386082541.htmlRF2DC3G65–a silhouette of a thames sailing barge on a sunlit horizon
Thames sailing barge, with red sails, on the sea in Suffolk, England Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thames-sailing-barge-with-red-sails-on-the-sea-in-suffolk-england-image182032672.htmlRFMG48ET–Thames sailing barge, with red sails, on the sea in Suffolk, England
CHATHAM, KENT, UK - MAY 22, 2010: Traditional Thames Sailing Barge 'Edme' during 2010 Medway Barge Race Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/chatham-kent-uk-may-22-2010-traditional-thames-sailing-barge-edme-during-2010-medway-barge-race-image414786441.htmlRF2F2R49D–CHATHAM, KENT, UK - MAY 22, 2010: Traditional Thames Sailing Barge 'Edme' during 2010 Medway Barge Race
Two double sculls and a barge on the River Thames at Abingdon. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-two-double-sculls-and-a-barge-on-the-river-thames-at-abingdon-43678123.htmlRMCF1KTY–Two double sculls and a barge on the River Thames at Abingdon.
The spritsail rigged Thames sailing barge ‘Memory’ competing in the Thames Sailing Barge Match. Early 1960s. The 65 ton 'Memory' (Reg. No. 113758) was built in 1904 by John & Herbert Cann, Harwich for Fison's the Ipswich fertiliser company. She spent most of her working life between London and Ipswich. She was bought by the Sailing Barge Preservation Society in 1956 and won a number of prizes in Barge matches. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-spritsail-rigged-thames-sailing-barge-memory-competing-in-the-thames-sailing-barge-match-early-1960s-the-65-ton-memory-reg-no-113758-was-built-in-1904-by-john-herbert-cann-harwich-for-fisons-the-ipswich-fertiliser-company-she-spent-most-of-her-working-life-between-london-and-ipswich-she-was-bought-by-the-sailing-barge-preservation-society-in-1956-and-won-a-number-of-prizes-in-barge-matches-image368769746.htmlRM2CBXWG2–The spritsail rigged Thames sailing barge ‘Memory’ competing in the Thames Sailing Barge Match. Early 1960s. The 65 ton 'Memory' (Reg. No. 113758) was built in 1904 by John & Herbert Cann, Harwich for Fison's the Ipswich fertiliser company. She spent most of her working life between London and Ipswich. She was bought by the Sailing Barge Preservation Society in 1956 and won a number of prizes in Barge matches.
London, UK. 14th September 2014. Two traditional Thames barge racing passed HMS Belfast competing in the annual Dave Pope Challenge Credit: Neil Cordell/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-london-uk-14th-september-2014-two-traditional-thames-barge-racing-73428647.htmlRME7CXYK–London, UK. 14th September 2014. Two traditional Thames barge racing passed HMS Belfast competing in the annual Dave Pope Challenge Credit: Neil Cordell/Alamy Live News
Mucking Essex, UK. 8th July, 2023. Competitors set off for the 2023 River Thames barge race, Originating in 1863 it is now the longest running, regularly organised, national racing event for traditional sail in the world. Based on Gravesend, Kent, it takes place annually on the lower River Thames, in association with the Port of London Authority. Vessels set off on a course that takes them from a marker buoy near Gravesend to Southend-on-Sea and back. The race is run in craft virtually unchanged since the first race in 1894. Credit: MARTIN DALTON/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mucking-essex-uk-8th-july-2023-competitors-set-off-for-the-2023-river-thames-barge-race-originating-in-1863-it-is-now-the-longest-running-regularly-organised-national-racing-event-for-traditional-sail-in-the-world-based-on-gravesend-kent-it-takes-place-annually-on-the-lower-river-thames-in-association-with-the-port-of-london-authority-vessels-set-off-on-a-course-that-takes-them-from-a-marker-buoy-near-gravesend-to-southend-on-sea-and-back-the-race-is-run-in-craft-virtually-unchanged-since-the-first-race-in-1894-credit-martin-daltonalamy-live-news-image557658472.htmlRM2RB7F20–Mucking Essex, UK. 8th July, 2023. Competitors set off for the 2023 River Thames barge race, Originating in 1863 it is now the longest running, regularly organised, national racing event for traditional sail in the world. Based on Gravesend, Kent, it takes place annually on the lower River Thames, in association with the Port of London Authority. Vessels set off on a course that takes them from a marker buoy near Gravesend to Southend-on-Sea and back. The race is run in craft virtually unchanged since the first race in 1894. Credit: MARTIN DALTON/Alamy Live News
Southend, Essex, UK. 30th Aug, 2015. Southend's Mayor, Cllr Andrew Moring and his wife, Deputy Mayor Louise Moring starting Southend's 52nd Thames Barge race. Credit: Terence Mendoza/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-southend-essex-uk-30th-aug-2015-southends-mayor-cllr-andrew-moring-86861455.htmlRMF18TJR–Southend, Essex, UK. 30th Aug, 2015. Southend's Mayor, Cllr Andrew Moring and his wife, Deputy Mayor Louise Moring starting Southend's 52nd Thames Barge race. Credit: Terence Mendoza/Alamy Live News
Teams of Apprentices taking part in the Thames Barge Driving Race from Greenwich to Westminster Bridge, London. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-teams-of-apprentices-taking-part-in-the-thames-barge-driving-race-124530561.htmlRMH6GT01–Teams of Apprentices taking part in the Thames Barge Driving Race from Greenwich to Westminster Bridge, London.
Picture from the air. Sailing barges in race on the Thames. 18 competitors, the largest number since the revival of the races 10 years ago, started from Lower Hope Point in the Coronation year sailing barge race on the Thames. The course was from Lower Hope Point to the Mouse Lightship and back to Gravesend, a distance of nearly 50 miles. Photo shows: the sailing barges at the start of the race - air view. 3 June 1937 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/picture-from-the-air-sailing-barges-in-race-on-the-thames-18-competitors-the-largest-number-since-the-revival-of-the-races-10-years-ago-started-from-lower-hope-point-in-the-coronation-year-sailing-barge-race-on-the-thames-the-course-was-from-lower-hope-point-to-the-mouse-lightship-and-back-to-gravesend-a-distance-of-nearly-50-miles-photo-shows-the-sailing-barges-at-the-start-of-the-race-air-view-3-june-1937-image359616093.htmlRM2BW1WYW–Picture from the air. Sailing barges in race on the Thames. 18 competitors, the largest number since the revival of the races 10 years ago, started from Lower Hope Point in the Coronation year sailing barge race on the Thames. The course was from Lower Hope Point to the Mouse Lightship and back to Gravesend, a distance of nearly 50 miles. Photo shows: the sailing barges at the start of the race - air view. 3 June 1937
Thames sailing barge Repertor in the Colne estuary off Brightlingsea at the start of a race. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-thames-sailing-barge-repertor-in-the-colne-estuary-off-brightlingsea-122840361.htmlRMH3RT3N–Thames sailing barge Repertor in the Colne estuary off Brightlingsea at the start of a race.
Thames barge lady of the lea, under full sail. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-thames-barge-lady-of-the-lea-under-full-sail-125179057.htmlRFH7JB4H–Thames barge lady of the lea, under full sail.
The royal barge Jubilant leads a large group of boats past Tower Bridge. The Great River Race, London's River Marathon (also known as The UK Traditional Boat Championship) - a 21.6 Miles boat race up the River Thames from London Docklands to Ham in Surrey. It attracts over 300 crews from all over the globe and appeals to every level of competitor from those who enjoy fun, fancy dress and charity stunts, to serious sportsmen. River Thames, London, 27 September 2014. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-royal-barge-jubilant-leads-a-large-group-of-boats-past-tower-bridge-73768906.htmlRME80CYP–The royal barge Jubilant leads a large group of boats past Tower Bridge. The Great River Race, London's River Marathon (also known as The UK Traditional Boat Championship) - a 21.6 Miles boat race up the River Thames from London Docklands to Ham in Surrey. It attracts over 300 crews from all over the globe and appeals to every level of competitor from those who enjoy fun, fancy dress and charity stunts, to serious sportsmen. River Thames, London, 27 September 2014.
Thames barges moored off Gravesend Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thames-barges-moored-off-gravesend-image6012902.htmlRMA2H3X7–Thames barges moored off Gravesend
Swale Estuary, Kent, UK. 3rd August 2018: UK Weather. Sunrise at the Swale estuary as the Thames sailing barge Edme lies at anchor. Barges, smacks and yachts are gathering for the 46th Swale Smack and barge race that will be held on Saturday 4th August. The weather will be dry and hot with a gentle breeze. Credit: Alan Payton/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/swale-estuary-kent-uk-3rd-august-2018-uk-weather-sunrise-at-the-swale-estuary-as-the-thames-sailing-barge-edme-lies-at-anchor-barges-smacks-and-yachts-are-gathering-for-the-46th-swale-smack-and-barge-race-that-will-be-held-on-saturday-4th-august-the-weather-will-be-dry-and-hot-with-a-gentle-breeze-credit-alan-paytonalamy-live-news-image214355955.htmlRMPCMN5R–Swale Estuary, Kent, UK. 3rd August 2018: UK Weather. Sunrise at the Swale estuary as the Thames sailing barge Edme lies at anchor. Barges, smacks and yachts are gathering for the 46th Swale Smack and barge race that will be held on Saturday 4th August. The weather will be dry and hot with a gentle breeze. Credit: Alan Payton/Alamy Live News
Sheerness, Kent, UK. 8th Sep, 2018. UK Weather: an overcast day in Sheerness, Kent. A Thames barge sails past competitors taking part in short practice races ahead of tomorrow's 60th Round the Isle Of Sheppey Race. The race is organised by the Isle Of Sheppey Sailing Club and is open to sailing dinghies, catamarans and sailboards. Around 100 craft are expected to take part in the 40-mile clockwise circumnavigation of the island. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sheerness-kent-uk-8th-sep-2018-uk-weather-an-overcast-day-in-sheerness-kent-a-thames-barge-sails-past-competitors-taking-part-in-short-practice-races-ahead-of-tomorrows-60th-round-the-isle-of-sheppey-race-the-race-is-organised-by-the-isle-of-sheppey-sailing-club-and-is-open-to-sailing-dinghies-catamarans-and-sailboards-around-100-craft-are-expected-to-take-part-in-the-40-mile-clockwise-circumnavigation-of-the-island-credit-james-bellalamy-live-news-image218066410.htmlRMPJNNX2–Sheerness, Kent, UK. 8th Sep, 2018. UK Weather: an overcast day in Sheerness, Kent. A Thames barge sails past competitors taking part in short practice races ahead of tomorrow's 60th Round the Isle Of Sheppey Race. The race is organised by the Isle Of Sheppey Sailing Club and is open to sailing dinghies, catamarans and sailboards. Around 100 craft are expected to take part in the 40-mile clockwise circumnavigation of the island. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News
Thames Historic Barge Race. Rowers row large 30 ton barges from Greenwich to the finish line of Westminster Bridge on the River Thames. It was won by the team rowing 'Balmoral' Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thames-historic-barge-race-rowers-row-large-30-ton-barges-from-greenwich-to-the-finish-line-of-westminster-bridge-on-the-river-thames-it-was-won-by-the-team-rowing-balmoral-image210614875.htmlRMP6J9BR–Thames Historic Barge Race. Rowers row large 30 ton barges from Greenwich to the finish line of Westminster Bridge on the River Thames. It was won by the team rowing 'Balmoral'
The Newcomers Barge Driving Race during the Thames Festival in London. Photo by Gordon Scammell Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-newcomers-barge-driving-race-during-the-thames-festival-in-london-31442590.htmlRMBR499J–The Newcomers Barge Driving Race during the Thames Festival in London. Photo by Gordon Scammell
London, UK. 21 May 2022. Participants take part in the 45th Annual Historic Barge Race, renamed the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Race this year. 12 teams of between four & six crew members drive (steer & row) 30 ton Thames barges over a seven mile course from Greenwich to Westminster Bridge to commemorate the skills of Thames lightermen who moved freight this way along the River Thames up until the 1930s. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/london-uk-21-may-2022-participants-take-part-in-the-45th-annual-historic-barge-race-renamed-the-queens-platinum-jubilee-race-this-year-12-teams-of-between-four-six-crew-members-drive-steer-row-30-ton-thames-barges-over-a-seven-mile-course-from-greenwich-to-westminster-bridge-to-commemorate-the-skills-of-thames-lightermen-who-moved-freight-this-way-along-the-river-thames-up-until-the-1930s-credit-stephen-chung-alamy-live-news-image470397686.htmlRM2J98D1A–London, UK. 21 May 2022. Participants take part in the 45th Annual Historic Barge Race, renamed the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Race this year. 12 teams of between four & six crew members drive (steer & row) 30 ton Thames barges over a seven mile course from Greenwich to Westminster Bridge to commemorate the skills of Thames lightermen who moved freight this way along the River Thames up until the 1930s. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News
Flotilla of boats take part in Thames Barge Driving Race, London Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/flotilla-of-boats-take-part-in-thames-barge-driving-race-london-image443409619.htmlRF2GNB1DR–Flotilla of boats take part in Thames Barge Driving Race, London
Thames sailing barge Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-thames-sailing-barge-11436165.htmlRFA626TP–Thames sailing barge
CHATHAM, KENT, UK - MAY 22, 2010: Traditional Thames Sailing Barge 'Marjorie' during 2010 Medway Barge Race Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/chatham-kent-uk-may-22-2010-traditional-thames-sailing-barge-marjorie-during-2010-medway-barge-race-image414786470.htmlRF2F2R4AE–CHATHAM, KENT, UK - MAY 22, 2010: Traditional Thames Sailing Barge 'Marjorie' during 2010 Medway Barge Race
Visitors on the Queen's Barge (Gloriana) during Henley Royal Regatta (rowing) at Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK, England Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-visitors-on-the-queens-barge-gloriana-during-henley-royal-regatta-71581172.htmlRME4CPEC–Visitors on the Queen's Barge (Gloriana) during Henley Royal Regatta (rowing) at Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK, England
A spritsail rigged Thames sailing barge competing in the Thames Sailing Barge Match. Early 1960s Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-spritsail-rigged-thames-sailing-barge-competing-in-the-thames-sailing-barge-match-early-1960s-image368769743.htmlRM2CBXWFY–A spritsail rigged Thames sailing barge competing in the Thames Sailing Barge Match. Early 1960s
London, UK. 14th September 2014. A traditional Thames barge racing passed HMS Belfast competing in the annual Dave Pope Challenge Credit: Neil Cordell/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-london-uk-14th-september-2014-a-traditional-thames-barge-racing-passed-73428642.htmlRME7CXYE–London, UK. 14th September 2014. A traditional Thames barge racing passed HMS Belfast competing in the annual Dave Pope Challenge Credit: Neil Cordell/Alamy Live News
Mucking Essex, UK. 8th July, 2023. Competitors set off for the 2023 River Thames barge race, Originating in 1863 it is now the longest running, regularly organised, national racing event for traditional sail in the world. Based on Gravesend, Kent, it takes place annually on the lower River Thames, in association with the Port of London Authority. Vessels set off on a course that takes them from a marker buoy near Gravesend to Southend-on-Sea and back. The race is run in craft virtually unchanged since the first race in 1894. Credit: MARTIN DALTON/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mucking-essex-uk-8th-july-2023-competitors-set-off-for-the-2023-river-thames-barge-race-originating-in-1863-it-is-now-the-longest-running-regularly-organised-national-racing-event-for-traditional-sail-in-the-world-based-on-gravesend-kent-it-takes-place-annually-on-the-lower-river-thames-in-association-with-the-port-of-london-authority-vessels-set-off-on-a-course-that-takes-them-from-a-marker-buoy-near-gravesend-to-southend-on-sea-and-back-the-race-is-run-in-craft-virtually-unchanged-since-the-first-race-in-1894-credit-martin-daltonalamy-live-news-image557658481.htmlRM2RB7F29–Mucking Essex, UK. 8th July, 2023. Competitors set off for the 2023 River Thames barge race, Originating in 1863 it is now the longest running, regularly organised, national racing event for traditional sail in the world. Based on Gravesend, Kent, it takes place annually on the lower River Thames, in association with the Port of London Authority. Vessels set off on a course that takes them from a marker buoy near Gravesend to Southend-on-Sea and back. The race is run in craft virtually unchanged since the first race in 1894. Credit: MARTIN DALTON/Alamy Live News
Southend, Essex, UK. 30th Aug, 2015. Southend's Mayor, Cllr Andrew Moring and his wife, Deputy Mayor Louise Moring arriving to start Southend's 52nd Thames Barge race. Credit: Terence Mendoza/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-southend-essex-uk-30th-aug-2015-southends-mayor-cllr-andrew-moring-86861711.htmlRMF18TYY–Southend, Essex, UK. 30th Aug, 2015. Southend's Mayor, Cllr Andrew Moring and his wife, Deputy Mayor Louise Moring arriving to start Southend's 52nd Thames Barge race. Credit: Terence Mendoza/Alamy Live News
Teams of Apprentices taking part in the Thames Barge Driving Race from Greenwich to Westminster Bridge, London. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-teams-of-apprentices-taking-part-in-the-thames-barge-driving-race-124530557.htmlRMH6GRYW–Teams of Apprentices taking part in the Thames Barge Driving Race from Greenwich to Westminster Bridge, London.
Picture from the air. Sailing barges in race on the Thames. 18 competitors, the largest number since the revival of the races 10 years ago, started from Lower Hope Point in the Coronation year sailing barge race on the Thames. The course was from Lower Hope Point to the Mouse Lightship and back to Gravesend, a distance of nearly 50 miles. Photo shows: the sailing barges lined up at the start - air view. 3 June 1937 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/picture-from-the-air-sailing-barges-in-race-on-the-thames-18-competitors-the-largest-number-since-the-revival-of-the-races-10-years-ago-started-from-lower-hope-point-in-the-coronation-year-sailing-barge-race-on-the-thames-the-course-was-from-lower-hope-point-to-the-mouse-lightship-and-back-to-gravesend-a-distance-of-nearly-50-miles-photo-shows-the-sailing-barges-lined-up-at-the-start-air-view-3-june-1937-image359458654.htmlRM2BTPN52–Picture from the air. Sailing barges in race on the Thames. 18 competitors, the largest number since the revival of the races 10 years ago, started from Lower Hope Point in the Coronation year sailing barge race on the Thames. The course was from Lower Hope Point to the Mouse Lightship and back to Gravesend, a distance of nearly 50 miles. Photo shows: the sailing barges lined up at the start - air view. 3 June 1937
Thames sailing barge Xylonite in the Colne estuary off Brightlingsea at the start of a race. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-thames-sailing-barge-xylonite-in-the-colne-estuary-off-brightlingsea-122840384.htmlRMH3RT4G–Thames sailing barge Xylonite in the Colne estuary off Brightlingsea at the start of a race.
Thames Barge Adieu sailing away at the start of the Southend on Sea Barge Match,2014. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-thames-barge-adieu-sailing-away-at-the-start-of-the-southend-on-sea-73147711.htmlRFE704J7–Thames Barge Adieu sailing away at the start of the Southend on Sea Barge Match,2014.
The Great River Race, London's River Marathon (also known as The UK Traditional Boat Championship) - a 21.6 Miles boat race up the River Thames from London Docklands to Ham in Surrey. It attracts over 300 crews from all over the globe and appeals to every level of competitor from those who enjoy fun, fancy dress and charity stunts, to serious sportsmen. River Thames, London, 27 September 2014. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-great-river-race-londons-river-marathon-also-known-as-the-uk-traditional-73768903.htmlRME80CYK–The Great River Race, London's River Marathon (also known as The UK Traditional Boat Championship) - a 21.6 Miles boat race up the River Thames from London Docklands to Ham in Surrey. It attracts over 300 crews from all over the globe and appeals to every level of competitor from those who enjoy fun, fancy dress and charity stunts, to serious sportsmen. River Thames, London, 27 September 2014.
Thames Barge Gravesend Kent moored off of Gravesend Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thames-barge-gravesend-kent-moored-off-of-gravesend-image3714908.htmlRMA5RY5D–Thames Barge Gravesend Kent moored off of Gravesend
Swale Estuary, Kent, UK. 4th August 2018: UK Weather. Sunrise over barges anchored awaiting the start of the 46th Swale smack and barge race. Credit: Alan Payton/Alamy Live News Credit: Alan Payton/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/swale-estuary-kent-uk-4th-august-2018-uk-weather-sunrise-over-barges-anchored-awaiting-the-start-of-the-46th-swale-smack-and-barge-race-credit-alan-paytonalamy-live-news-credit-alan-paytonalamy-live-news-image214474425.htmlRMPCX48W–Swale Estuary, Kent, UK. 4th August 2018: UK Weather. Sunrise over barges anchored awaiting the start of the 46th Swale smack and barge race. Credit: Alan Payton/Alamy Live News Credit: Alan Payton/Alamy Live News
Sheerness, Kent, UK. 8th Sep, 2018. UK Weather: an overcast day in Sheerness, Kent. A Thames barge sails past competitors taking part in short practice races ahead of tomorrow's 60th Round the Isle Of Sheppey Race. The race is organised by the Isle Of Sheppey Sailing Club and is open to sailing dinghies, catamarans and sailboards. Around 100 craft are expected to take part in the 40-mile clockwise circumnavigation of the island. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sheerness-kent-uk-8th-sep-2018-uk-weather-an-overcast-day-in-sheerness-kent-a-thames-barge-sails-past-competitors-taking-part-in-short-practice-races-ahead-of-tomorrows-60th-round-the-isle-of-sheppey-race-the-race-is-organised-by-the-isle-of-sheppey-sailing-club-and-is-open-to-sailing-dinghies-catamarans-and-sailboards-around-100-craft-are-expected-to-take-part-in-the-40-mile-clockwise-circumnavigation-of-the-island-credit-james-bellalamy-live-news-image218066411.htmlRMPJNNX3–Sheerness, Kent, UK. 8th Sep, 2018. UK Weather: an overcast day in Sheerness, Kent. A Thames barge sails past competitors taking part in short practice races ahead of tomorrow's 60th Round the Isle Of Sheppey Race. The race is organised by the Isle Of Sheppey Sailing Club and is open to sailing dinghies, catamarans and sailboards. Around 100 craft are expected to take part in the 40-mile clockwise circumnavigation of the island. Credit: James Bell/Alamy Live News
Thames Historic Barge Race. Rowers row large 30 ton barges from Greenwich to the finish line of Westminster Bridge on the River Thames. It was won by the team rowing 'Balmoral' Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thames-historic-barge-race-rowers-row-large-30-ton-barges-from-greenwich-to-the-finish-line-of-westminster-bridge-on-the-river-thames-it-was-won-by-the-team-rowing-balmoral-image210614966.htmlRMP6J9F2–Thames Historic Barge Race. Rowers row large 30 ton barges from Greenwich to the finish line of Westminster Bridge on the River Thames. It was won by the team rowing 'Balmoral'
Barnes Bridge, London, UK. 2nd April, 2017. The Cancer Research UK Boat Races take place in London. Amongst the oldest boat races in the world, this year sees the 163rd Oxford Cambridge Boat Race and 72nd Women’s Boat Race from Putney Bridge to Mortlake on the Championship Course, watched by millions worldwide on live TV. The Royal Barge Gloriana heads upstream towards Chiswick Bridge and the race finish line followed by a flotilla of rowing craft and security launches before race start. Credit: Malcolm Park/Alamy Live News. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-barnes-bridge-london-uk-2nd-april-2017-the-cancer-research-uk-boat-137286426.htmlRMHY9X6J–Barnes Bridge, London, UK. 2nd April, 2017. The Cancer Research UK Boat Races take place in London. Amongst the oldest boat races in the world, this year sees the 163rd Oxford Cambridge Boat Race and 72nd Women’s Boat Race from Putney Bridge to Mortlake on the Championship Course, watched by millions worldwide on live TV. The Royal Barge Gloriana heads upstream towards Chiswick Bridge and the race finish line followed by a flotilla of rowing craft and security launches before race start. Credit: Malcolm Park/Alamy Live News.
London, UK. 21 May 2022. Participants take part in the 45th Annual Historic Barge Race, renamed the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Race this year. 12 teams of between four & six crew members drive (steer & row) 30 ton Thames barges over a seven mile course from Greenwich to Westminster Bridge to commemorate the skills of Thames lightermen who moved freight this way along the River Thames up until the 1930s. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/london-uk-21-may-2022-participants-take-part-in-the-45th-annual-historic-barge-race-renamed-the-queens-platinum-jubilee-race-this-year-12-teams-of-between-four-six-crew-members-drive-steer-row-30-ton-thames-barges-over-a-seven-mile-course-from-greenwich-to-westminster-bridge-to-commemorate-the-skills-of-thames-lightermen-who-moved-freight-this-way-along-the-river-thames-up-until-the-1930s-credit-stephen-chung-alamy-live-news-image470396914.htmlRM2J98C1P–London, UK. 21 May 2022. Participants take part in the 45th Annual Historic Barge Race, renamed the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Race this year. 12 teams of between four & six crew members drive (steer & row) 30 ton Thames barges over a seven mile course from Greenwich to Westminster Bridge to commemorate the skills of Thames lightermen who moved freight this way along the River Thames up until the 1930s. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News
Sailing lugger 'Ocean Pearl' and Thames barge 'Alice' waiting for the wind to start a race in the Yarmouth Old Gaffers' Festival, Isle of Wight Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sailing-lugger-ocean-pearl-and-thames-barge-alice-waiting-for-the-wind-to-start-a-race-in-the-yarmouth-old-gaffers-festival-isle-of-wight-image356506632.htmlRF2BM07RM–Sailing lugger 'Ocean Pearl' and Thames barge 'Alice' waiting for the wind to start a race in the Yarmouth Old Gaffers' Festival, Isle of Wight
Thames sailing barge Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-thames-sailing-barge-11436163.htmlRFA626TM–Thames sailing barge
Henley on Thames, 'Gloriana, the rowing barge built for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, took to the water again on 6 July, laden with dignitaries and race officials, to mark the 175th anniversary of the founding of Henley Royal Regatta, that had enthralled supporters and spectators for five days . Westminster School Boat Club commemorated their 200th Anniversary by rowing Gloriana, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-henley-on-thames-gloriana-the-rowing-barge-built-for-the-queens-diamond-71544959.htmlRME4B493–Henley on Thames, 'Gloriana, the rowing barge built for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, took to the water again on 6 July, laden with dignitaries and race officials, to mark the 175th anniversary of the founding of Henley Royal Regatta, that had enthralled supporters and spectators for five days . Westminster School Boat Club commemorated their 200th Anniversary by rowing Gloriana,
Red Sailed Barge sailing just off Suffolk coast. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/red-sailed-barge-sailing-just-off-suffolk-coast-image432579844.htmlRF2G3NM04–Red Sailed Barge sailing just off Suffolk coast.
Thames Barge in at Maldon Essex, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thames-barge-in-at-maldon-essex-image9991606.htmlRFA0GKGR–Thames Barge in at Maldon Essex,
London, UK. 14th September 2014. The winners powering their traditional Thames barge towards the finish at Tower Bridge in the annual Dave Pope Challenge Credit: Neil Cordell/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-london-uk-14th-september-2014-the-winners-powering-their-traditional-73428650.htmlRME7CXYP–London, UK. 14th September 2014. The winners powering their traditional Thames barge towards the finish at Tower Bridge in the annual Dave Pope Challenge Credit: Neil Cordell/Alamy Live News
Mucking Essex, UK. 8th July, 2023. Competitors set off for the 2023 River Thames barge race, Originating in 1863 it is now the longest running, regularly organised, national racing event for traditional sail in the world. Based on Gravesend, Kent, it takes place annually on the lower River Thames, in association with the Port of London Authority. Vessels set off on a course that takes them from a marker buoy near Gravesend to Southend-on-Sea and back. The race is run in craft virtually unchanged since the first race in 1894. Credit: MARTIN DALTON/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mucking-essex-uk-8th-july-2023-competitors-set-off-for-the-2023-river-thames-barge-race-originating-in-1863-it-is-now-the-longest-running-regularly-organised-national-racing-event-for-traditional-sail-in-the-world-based-on-gravesend-kent-it-takes-place-annually-on-the-lower-river-thames-in-association-with-the-port-of-london-authority-vessels-set-off-on-a-course-that-takes-them-from-a-marker-buoy-near-gravesend-to-southend-on-sea-and-back-the-race-is-run-in-craft-virtually-unchanged-since-the-first-race-in-1894-credit-martin-daltonalamy-live-news-image557658311.htmlRM2RB7ET7–Mucking Essex, UK. 8th July, 2023. Competitors set off for the 2023 River Thames barge race, Originating in 1863 it is now the longest running, regularly organised, national racing event for traditional sail in the world. Based on Gravesend, Kent, it takes place annually on the lower River Thames, in association with the Port of London Authority. Vessels set off on a course that takes them from a marker buoy near Gravesend to Southend-on-Sea and back. The race is run in craft virtually unchanged since the first race in 1894. Credit: MARTIN DALTON/Alamy Live News
Southend, Essex, UK. 30th Aug, 2015. Southend's Mayor, Cllr Andrew Moring and his wife, Deputy Mayor Louise Moring arriving to start Southend's 52nd Thames Barge race. Credit: Terence Mendoza/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-southend-essex-uk-30th-aug-2015-southends-mayor-cllr-andrew-moring-86861451.htmlRMF18TJK–Southend, Essex, UK. 30th Aug, 2015. Southend's Mayor, Cllr Andrew Moring and his wife, Deputy Mayor Louise Moring arriving to start Southend's 52nd Thames Barge race. Credit: Terence Mendoza/Alamy Live News
Teams of Apprentices taking part in the Thames Barge Driving Race from Greenwich to Westminster Bridge, London. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-teams-of-apprentices-taking-part-in-the-thames-barge-driving-race-124530551.htmlRMH6GRYK–Teams of Apprentices taking part in the Thames Barge Driving Race from Greenwich to Westminster Bridge, London.
Barge race . aerial view . 1935 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/barge-race-aerial-view-1935-image359764703.htmlRM2BW8KFB–Barge race . aerial view . 1935
Thames sailing barge Centaur silhouetted leaving the Colne estuary off Brightlingsea at the start of a race. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-thames-sailing-barge-centaur-silhouetted-leaving-the-colne-estuary-122840316.htmlRMH3RT24–Thames sailing barge Centaur silhouetted leaving the Colne estuary off Brightlingsea at the start of a race.
Southend on sea Thames barge Match, just after the start. Class B Staysail barges. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-southend-on-sea-thames-barge-match-just-after-the-start-class-b-staysail-73147709.htmlRFE704J5–Southend on sea Thames barge Match, just after the start. Class B Staysail barges.
Rowers from Port Isaac Rowing Club in the Roscarrock, The Great River Race, Thames Festival, London Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/rowers-from-port-isaac-rowing-club-in-the-roscarrock-the-great-river-race-thames-festival-london-image485866979.htmlRM2K6D483–Rowers from Port Isaac Rowing Club in the Roscarrock, The Great River Race, Thames Festival, London
Thames barge on River Thames Gravesend UK Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thames-barge-on-river-thames-gravesend-uk-image6012905.htmlRMA2H3XA–Thames barge on River Thames Gravesend UK
Swale Estuary, Kent, UK. 4th August 2018: UK Weather. Sunrise over barges anchored awaiting the start of the 46th Swale smack and barge race. Credit: Alan Payton/Alamy Live News Credit: Alan Payton/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/swale-estuary-kent-uk-4th-august-2018-uk-weather-sunrise-over-barges-anchored-awaiting-the-start-of-the-46th-swale-smack-and-barge-race-credit-alan-paytonalamy-live-news-credit-alan-paytonalamy-live-news-image214474423.htmlRMPCX48R–Swale Estuary, Kent, UK. 4th August 2018: UK Weather. Sunrise over barges anchored awaiting the start of the 46th Swale smack and barge race. Credit: Alan Payton/Alamy Live News Credit: Alan Payton/Alamy Live News
Thames sailing barge, with red sails, on the sea in Suffolk, England Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thames-sailing-barge-with-red-sails-on-the-sea-in-suffolk-england-image182032666.htmlRFMG48EJ–Thames sailing barge, with red sails, on the sea in Suffolk, England
Thames Historic Barge Race. Rowers row large 30 ton barges from Greenwich to the finish line of Westminster Bridge on the River Thames. It was won by the team rowing 'Balmoral' Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thames-historic-barge-race-rowers-row-large-30-ton-barges-from-greenwich-to-the-finish-line-of-westminster-bridge-on-the-river-thames-it-was-won-by-the-team-rowing-balmoral-image210614961.htmlRMP6J9EW–Thames Historic Barge Race. Rowers row large 30 ton barges from Greenwich to the finish line of Westminster Bridge on the River Thames. It was won by the team rowing 'Balmoral'
Barnes Bridge, London, UK. 2nd April, 2017. The Cancer Research UK Boat Races take place in London. Amongst the oldest boat races in the world, this year sees the 163rd Oxford Cambridge Boat Race and 72nd Women’s Boat Race from Putney Bridge to Mortlake on the Championship Course, watched by millions worldwide on live TV. The Royal Barge Gloriana heads upstream towards Chiswick Bridge and the race finish line followed by a flotilla of rowing craft and security launches before race start. Credit: Malcolm Park/Alamy Live News. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-barnes-bridge-london-uk-2nd-april-2017-the-cancer-research-uk-boat-137286397.htmlRMHY9X5H–Barnes Bridge, London, UK. 2nd April, 2017. The Cancer Research UK Boat Races take place in London. Amongst the oldest boat races in the world, this year sees the 163rd Oxford Cambridge Boat Race and 72nd Women’s Boat Race from Putney Bridge to Mortlake on the Championship Course, watched by millions worldwide on live TV. The Royal Barge Gloriana heads upstream towards Chiswick Bridge and the race finish line followed by a flotilla of rowing craft and security launches before race start. Credit: Malcolm Park/Alamy Live News.
London, UK. 21 May 2022. Participants take part in the 45th Annual Historic Barge Race, renamed the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Race this year. 12 teams of between four & six crew members drive (steer & row) 30 ton Thames barges over a seven mile course from Greenwich to Westminster Bridge to commemorate the skills of Thames lightermen who moved freight this way along the River Thames up until the 1930s. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/london-uk-21-may-2022-participants-take-part-in-the-45th-annual-historic-barge-race-renamed-the-queens-platinum-jubilee-race-this-year-12-teams-of-between-four-six-crew-members-drive-steer-row-30-ton-thames-barges-over-a-seven-mile-course-from-greenwich-to-westminster-bridge-to-commemorate-the-skills-of-thames-lightermen-who-moved-freight-this-way-along-the-river-thames-up-until-the-1930s-credit-stephen-chung-alamy-live-news-image470397432.htmlRM2J98CM8–London, UK. 21 May 2022. Participants take part in the 45th Annual Historic Barge Race, renamed the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Race this year. 12 teams of between four & six crew members drive (steer & row) 30 ton Thames barges over a seven mile course from Greenwich to Westminster Bridge to commemorate the skills of Thames lightermen who moved freight this way along the River Thames up until the 1930s. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News
Lug sail and spritsail: lugger 'Ocean Pearl' and Thames barge 'Alice' waiting for the wind to start a race in the Yarmouth Old Gaffers' Festival, IOW Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/lug-sail-and-spritsail-lugger-ocean-pearl-and-thames-barge-alice-waiting-for-the-wind-to-start-a-race-in-the-yarmouth-old-gaffers-festival-iow-image356506700.htmlRF2BM07X4–Lug sail and spritsail: lugger 'Ocean Pearl' and Thames barge 'Alice' waiting for the wind to start a race in the Yarmouth Old Gaffers' Festival, IOW
Thames sailing barge Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-thames-sailing-barge-11436139.htmlRFA626PM–Thames sailing barge
Henley on Thames, UK. 'Gloriana, the rowing barge built for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, took to the water again on 6 July, laden with dignitaries and race officials, to mark the 175th anniversary of the founding of Henley Royal Regatta, that had enthralled supporters and spectators for five days . Westminster School Boat Club commemorated their 200th Anniversary by rowing Gloriana, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-henley-on-thames-uk-gloriana-the-rowing-barge-built-for-the-queens-71544953.htmlRME4B48W–Henley on Thames, UK. 'Gloriana, the rowing barge built for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, took to the water again on 6 July, laden with dignitaries and race officials, to mark the 175th anniversary of the founding of Henley Royal Regatta, that had enthralled supporters and spectators for five days . Westminster School Boat Club commemorated their 200th Anniversary by rowing Gloriana,
Southend on Sea Essex England. 54th Barge Match. Early dip for two bathers. Thames barges moored in estuary. Picture Steve O'Connell 27-08-17 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/southend-on-sea-essex-england-54th-barge-match-early-dip-for-two-bathers-thames-barges-moored-in-estuary-picture-steve-oconnell-27-08-17-image237711222.htmlRMRPMK2E–Southend on Sea Essex England. 54th Barge Match. Early dip for two bathers. Thames barges moored in estuary. Picture Steve O'Connell 27-08-17
Three men chat at the end of the Thames barge match Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/three-men-chat-at-the-end-of-the-thames-barge-match-image9991587.htmlRFA0GKFG–Three men chat at the end of the Thames barge match
London, UK. 14th September 2014. Finishing second in their traditional Thames barges at Tower Bridge in the annual Dave Pope Challenge Credit: Neil Cordell/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-london-uk-14th-september-2014-finishing-second-in-their-traditional-73428652.htmlRME7CXYT–London, UK. 14th September 2014. Finishing second in their traditional Thames barges at Tower Bridge in the annual Dave Pope Challenge Credit: Neil Cordell/Alamy Live News
Mucking Essex, UK. 8th July, 2023. Competitors set off for the 2023 River Thames barge race, Originating in 1863 it is now the longest running, regularly organised, national racing event for traditional sail in the world. Based on Gravesend, Kent, it takes place annually on the lower River Thames, in association with the Port of London Authority. Vessels set off on a course that takes them from a marker buoy near Gravesend to Southend-on-Sea and back. The race is run in craft virtually unchanged since the first race in 1894. Credit: MARTIN DALTON/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mucking-essex-uk-8th-july-2023-competitors-set-off-for-the-2023-river-thames-barge-race-originating-in-1863-it-is-now-the-longest-running-regularly-organised-national-racing-event-for-traditional-sail-in-the-world-based-on-gravesend-kent-it-takes-place-annually-on-the-lower-river-thames-in-association-with-the-port-of-london-authority-vessels-set-off-on-a-course-that-takes-them-from-a-marker-buoy-near-gravesend-to-southend-on-sea-and-back-the-race-is-run-in-craft-virtually-unchanged-since-the-first-race-in-1894-credit-martin-daltonalamy-live-news-image557658471.htmlRM2RB7F1Y–Mucking Essex, UK. 8th July, 2023. Competitors set off for the 2023 River Thames barge race, Originating in 1863 it is now the longest running, regularly organised, national racing event for traditional sail in the world. Based on Gravesend, Kent, it takes place annually on the lower River Thames, in association with the Port of London Authority. Vessels set off on a course that takes them from a marker buoy near Gravesend to Southend-on-Sea and back. The race is run in craft virtually unchanged since the first race in 1894. Credit: MARTIN DALTON/Alamy Live News
Southend, Essex, UK. 30th Aug, 2015. Southend's Mayor, Cllr Andrew Moring and his wife, Deputy Mayor Louise Moring starting the staysail class at Southend's 52nd Thames Barge race. Credit: Terence Mendoza/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-southend-essex-uk-30th-aug-2015-southends-mayor-cllr-andrew-moring-86862189.htmlRMF18WH1–Southend, Essex, UK. 30th Aug, 2015. Southend's Mayor, Cllr Andrew Moring and his wife, Deputy Mayor Louise Moring starting the staysail class at Southend's 52nd Thames Barge race. Credit: Terence Mendoza/Alamy Live News
