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Great Skiff Race, at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1844. Creator: Unknown
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Great Skiff Race, at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Great Skiff Race, at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1844. Rowing race on the River Tyne:a grand skiff match for £ 180, was rowed between Coombes, the celebrated Thames waterman, and Henry Clasper, of Derwent Haugh, who enjoys equal celebrity among the watermen of the Tyne...Both boats were built expressly for the occasion - the London one being constructed...by Messrs. Cowndes and Wintzell, of Lambeth and weighed 43lbs; and that of Newcastle, of mahogany, by Clasper himself, but was 6lb. heavier...After the race, a protest was made against Coombes receiving the stakes, in consequence of one of Coombess friends crying out to him that he was pulling his skiff on shore, and waving at the same time with his hand to him the proper course to take...witnesses were examined;...the referee gave his decision..." that Coombes was entitled to the stakes". From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
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This print captures the thrilling Great Skiff Race that took place in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1844. The rowing race on the River Tyne was a grand spectacle, attracting renowned watermen from both London and Newcastle. The competitors were Coombes, the celebrated Thames waterman, and Henry Clasper of Derwent Haugh, who enjoyed equal fame among the watermen of the Tyne. Both boats were specially constructed for this momentous occasion. The London skiff, built by Messrs. Cowndes and Wintzell of Lambeth, weighed an impressive 43lbs. On the other hand, Clasper himself crafted the mahogany skiff from Newcastle which weighed slightly heavier at 6lb. The race was not without controversy as a protest arose against Coombes receiving the stakes due to an alleged violation during his rowing. Witnesses were examined thoroughly before a referee made his decision: "that Coombes was entitled to the stakes". In this engraving from Illustrated London News in 1844, we see spectators lining up along bridges and riverbanks to witness this exhilarating competition unfold. The suspension bridge stands tall in its Victorian glory as a backdrop to this intense sporting event. This historic photograph is a testament to both the passion for rowing races during that era and also showcases how sport brought people together across different regions of Britain. It serves as a reminder of our rich heritage and love for competitive sports that have endured throughout time.
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