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Rumbelow & Descendants
John Ford OAM will be our artist in residence at the 170th Celebration. John has worked with the Rumbelow families for over 20 years, being the artist of the 2005 commission of the Rumbelow Boats which featured on the front cover of the book “The Rumbelows of Encounter Bay”.
Johns works have depicted many areas of Victor Harbor coastline and the great ships that use to be a feature of its waters.
He has also assisted the Encounter Celebration Association and recently received a commission to depict the famous De Havilland (DH-6) biplane which landed at Granite Island with pilot Lieut. Frank Willmott in 1925.
John will be available during the afternoon of Saturday and Sunday to discuss his works with guest, provide some demonstrations of his techniques, and supply small postcards of his completed works.
His most recent piece, the “Pestonjee Bomanjee”, is the wooden barque which transported the first Rumbelows from England to Port Adelaide in 1854. This original painting will be available Silent Auction during the Saturday Celebration Dinner.
2025 - Pestonjee Bomanjee 1854 by John Ford OAM
John Ford painting of the “Pestonjee Bomanjee” the barque which transported the first Rumbelows from England to Port Adelaide in 1854.
This original painting will be the subject of a “Silent Auction” over the Saturday Dinner.
2005 - Rumbelow Boats by John Ford OAM
L-R: John Ford OAM at the 150 Rumbelow Reunion 2005 with Malen Kym Rumbelow (6th) and Malen Stuart Rumbelow (5th). Pictured is the original composition of the Rumbelow boats Rambler and Ferrett painted by John and auctioned at the event.
John Ford OAM arrived in Australia from the UK after serving 18 years in the Royal Air Force. He served in two areas of conflict, the Middle East and Northern Ireland.
John's work displays the subtle hues and intricate detail of the watercolour style. While his works are substantially based on maritime themes, his portfolio also includes historical buildings, steam locomotives, military subjects and animals. With numerous exhibitions and art awards to his credit, John is one of South Australia’s leading marine artists. John’s work has been commissioned for many Australian, international, private and corporate collections. These include Make a Wish Foundation, SA Maritime Museum, Royal Australian Navy, Australian Post, Encounter 2002 Official Event and ABC series “Navigators”.
With numerous exhibitions and art awards to his credit, John is one of South Australia’s leading artists. He accepts commissioned work, the chosen subject meticulously researched and the artwork carefully executed. He also teaches art professionally with programmes catering for beginners through to advanced artists.
In 2021 John was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for Services to the community of Port Adelaide.
A water colour painting of HMS Victor arriving in Victor Harbor in April 1837 Commanded by Captain Crozier by John Ford.
2005 commission of the Rumbelow Boats which featured on the front cover of the book “The Rumbelows of Encounter Bay”.
De Havilland (DH-6) biplane which landed at Granite Island with pilot Lieut. Frank Willmott in 1925.
Nicolas Baudin's vessels, Le Georaphe,(left) and the Naturaliste.
Nicolas Baudin met Flinders at Enounter Bay South Australia April 1802.
HMS Hercules brought out 740 Scottish migrants in 1853. 190 were off loaded in Adelaide.
City of Adelaide, Acrylic 600 X 900. Part of exhibition for SALA at Geneology SA.
HMS Buffalo and Cygnet off the York Peninsula December 27 1836. HMS Buffalo brought the first Governor of South Australia to proclaim SA on 28th December 1836. Watercolour.
The Duke of York off Kangaroo Island July 1836
Port Adelaide 1890's with the ship Torrens on the right in the back ground. Acrylic 1.200 X 850 mm.
Port Adelaide 1895. Acrylic
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