An oar is an implement used for water-borne propulsion. Oars have a flat blade at one end. Rowers grasp the oar at the other end. The difference between oars and paddles is that oars are used exclusively for rowing. In rowing the oar is connected to the vessel by means of a pivot point for the oar, either an oarlock, or a hole. The oar is placed in the pivot point with a short portion inside the vessel, and a much larger portion outside. The rower pulls on the short end of the oar, while the long end is in the water. By contrast, paddles, are held in both hands by the paddler, and are not attached to the vessel. Rowers generally face the stern of the vessel, reach towards the stern, and insert the blade of their oar in the water. As they lean back, towards the vessel's bow, the blade of their oars pivots in the oarlock, and the end in the water moves towards the stern, providing forward thrust. There also is another way of propelling a small craft it's called a sculling oar which is attached to the transom and used to propel a small vessels rather than using two oars as previously described. It is believed the subject item is just such an oar given it’s long blade associated with a sculling oar. For thousands of years vessels were powered either by sails, or by the mechanical work of rowers, or by paddlers. Some ancient vessels were propelled by both oars and sail, depending on the speed and direction of the wind. Wooden oars, with canoe-shaped pottery, dating from 5000–4500 BC have been discovered in a Hemudu culture site at Yuyao, Zhejiang, in modern China. The history of man using wooden oars to propel a boat has a considerable record in marine archaeology going back many centuries. The item is significant for marine archaeology as it gives a snapshot into how a small row boat was powered using a wooden sculling oar. A method of propelling a small boat still used today an example is the gondoliers in Venice using a sculling oar in a circular motion to propel his craft. Single sculling oar with long flat blade, two copper bands, on blade with rowlock fittingNoneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, boat oar, sculling oar, row boat

Bakelite record by Brunswick. A2002 "National Emblem March" by the Brunswick Military Band. Record crackedflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

This baby's white cotton long nightgown, is an example of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C.A baby's white cotton long nightgown with a band of smocking on yoke and lace around neck and cuffs clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh

This gold ring inscribed with the initials E.P.once belonged to Mrs Emma Parrot (nee Hales ) who married to Charles Parrot in 1857. The Parrot family were some of the earliest settlers in the district and there is now a Parrot Street in Cobden. This is a plain gold band that is known as a wedding ring and was given by a man to his wife on the occasion of their marrige.early settlers, gold wedding ring, parrot family, cobden, 1850s

Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Crèche 5/6/1958. Brass Band in Bendigo Easter Fair.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair, bendigo crèche 5/6/1958. brass band in bendigo easter fair.

Round wooden handle. Large head with metal band at each end. Some paint stains.iron bound, wooden, mallet, tool, tools, hammer, churchill island

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection.Colour photograph of a partial brass band playing underneath a striped marquee for the Victorian Farmers' Federation. Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil churchill island, photograph

Slide. Bendigo Easter Parade. A highland pipe band with Blue/Red Tartan nears the showgrounds.slide, bendigo, bendigo easter parade., bendigo easter parade.

Slide. Bendigo Easter Parade. A highland pipe band marching near the showgrounds on Park Road.slide, bendigo, bendigo easter parade., bendigo easter parade.

Slide, ST.PATS PROCESSION MELBOURNE 1961, Army Cadet drum band following boys marching.slide, bendigo

Slide. Bendigo Trams. Birney No.30 Tram with a brass band following, and another tram at the rear.slide, bendigo, bendigo trams., bendigo trams.

Grey felt nurse's hat, broad brimmed with black band with silver and red badge attached.Dunkerley Ltd. Akubra 1969 Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Badge.nurse's hat

This black and white image taken of Australian soldiers at the Headquarters of the AIF Overseas Training Brigade based at Longbridge Deverell in Wiltshire England prior to distribution of Comfort Funds Xmas Boxes in 1918. One of the soldiers in the image is Private Llewellyn EVANS 5335 of the 24th Battalion. EVANS was born on the 9/8/1879 at Moyhu in Victoria. He was a farmer and enlisted on the 8/2/1916 at the age of 36 years. He embarked on the 1/8/1916 and was wounded twice, first in 1917 receiving a gunshot wound to the right leg and again in 1918 receiving a gunshot wound to the right arm and leg. He returned to Australia and was discharged on 30/4/1919.Sand Hill (Longbridge Deverill)- Sand Hill camp was built in 1914 to accommodate infantry units. Australian troops arrived at Longbridge Deverill in October 1917, when their Overseas Training Brigade was moved from Perham Down and established there to train soldiers who had recovered from illness and wounds for a return to active service. Brown timber frame containing photograph of large group of soldiers and band members in an open field.Distribution of "Comfort Fund" Xmas Boxes to A.I.F. Longbridge Deverall, March 1918 comfort fund, ww1, llewellyn evans, 24th battalion, longbridge deverill

Rectangular cloth with avocado green binding and hand embroidered names of members of the Kew Missionary Band. In the centre: "K.M.B."kew missionary band

Grey felt Methodist Deaconess' winter hat with light grey grosgrain ribbon band and edging.

MRS. SKELLET AND MR. KEMPSON (REPORTER) WERE SON AND DAUGHTER TO MR. PETER KEMPSON, FIRST HEAD TEACHER OF THE SCHOOL ON TALBOT ROAD, CLUNES.PHOTOGRAPH OF THE CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE AND BRASS BAND, STANDING IN FRONT OF FIRE STATION (ESTABLISHED 1864)THE LADY ON THE DAIS IS MRS. SKELLET, SISTER TO MR. KEMPSON REPORTER TO THE "GUARDIAN" .local history, photography, photographs, fire brigade

Rectangular Wooden Box made from 3plywood with reinforced corners and wire banding. Open at the topForest Comm. Victoria / Forest Officer T Wescott / Kallista / via / FernTree Gully / Rly Station

Worn by donor for churchPink straw hat with deep, off the face, brim. Pink ribbon band around crownWeltra Hats, Paris, London, New Yorkcostume, female headwear

Probably the oldest cap in the museums collection.Black fabric cap with white cap band and silver badge at front. Black eye shade.VICTORIAN CIVIL AMBULANCE SERVICE

Photo of 39th Battalion Band outside Chateau at Bouillancourt ( our last billet) Part of COL046photo, ww1, army

Round ivory coloured plastic container, possibly for powder, with lid and double banding around sides.personal effects, containers, powder

2 china Japanese tea cups with floral design, black and gold banding and gilding inside.domestic equipment, food consumption, cups

Three pages of verse in rhyming couplets entitled 'The Emu Creek Band' by John Williams ( Lagerphonist)emu creek bush band, john williams

Colour photograph. Bush Band. Concertina. Violin. Back of Photo has an A in top left cornerphoto, group, musicians

Cream china milk jug with green bands around body & handle, gold around rim.Superior quality made in Japandomestic equipment, table setting, jug, k232

Colour phtotgraph. Wedderburn Oldtimers Band on stage. Tartan waistcoats. Peter Ellis Far left.entertainment, music, bush band

Colour phtotgraph. Wedderburn Oldtimers Band on stage. Tartan waistcoats. Peter Ellis Far left.entertainment, music, bush band