Doggett's Coat and Badge
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Doggett's Coat and Badge is the prize and name for the oldest continuous rowing race in the world. Up to six apprentice watermen of the River Thames in England compete for this prestigious honour, whi
The finish of Doggett's Coat and Badge. Painting by Thomas Rowlandson (1756–1827).
Announcement of the annual race for Doggett's Coat and Badge.
Three winners of the race. Pictured, left to right, are: J. J. Turferry (winner in 1900), W. H. Campbell (1850), A. H. Brewer (1901)
Frederick William Pearce's badge from winning the 1916 Doggett's race pictured alongside his father and previous winner from 1894, both wearing the Doggett's coats
Waterman (occupation)
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A waterman is a river worker who transfers passengers across and along city centre rivers and estuaries in the United Kingdom and its colonies. Most notable are those on the River Thames and River Med
Doggett's Coat and Badge
…Doggett's Coat and Badge is the prize and name for the oldest continuous rowing race in the world. Up to six apprentice watermen of the River Thames in England compete for this prestigious honour, which has been held every year since 1715. The 4 mile 5 furlongs (7.44 km) race is…
Model of a steamship, built by d'Abbans in 1784
Watermen's Hall (1778–80), by William Blackburn.