Mechanical oars

[Samuel Tune]

I own a pair of J.T. Cole oars that I have been unable to find out much about. They have an oar and handle connected by an iron arm attached to a base. I know this description is confusing and a photo or two would be better but I do not know that an attachment would violate the web rules. If you know what these oars are called it would be great.

 

[Benson Gray]

Welcome, the information at the link below has more about T. J. Cole. There are a broad variety of forward facing rowing contraptions like this over the years.

Benson

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Thread 'seeking help iding paddle'

Jun 22, 2007

Found this wooden paddle recently. It's made from a single piece of wood with a logo burned into the blade. So far all I can find out is that the maker is "long, long, long out of business"
don't know if the 'attachment' made it, so I'll describe it:
it's an arrow/spear-head with "J.T.Cole brand, Walmead Industries Inc., Texarkana Ark. Tex." inside that.
Anyone out there know about the maker or business. I'm restoring the paddle, it's beautiful.
Thanks,
FAC

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[Worth Gretter]

Sam, you are not violating any rules. Everyone on this site loves to see pictures!

 

[John Sand]

That's some very interesting hardware.