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Description: | inscription, engraving, WON BY ANDREW HENDERSON CHRISTMAS BOAT HANDICAP DEC. 22ND 1887
The Christmas Open Boat Handicap was a knock out competition for professional scullers rowed over a half mile course between the High Level and Redheugh Bridges on the River Tyne. Scullers raced for cash prizes with up to £100 being on offer for the winner. The combination of a short course and the working of the handicap system ensured close racing and heavy betting. Andrew Henderson of Jarrow won this silver cup and £4 for coming third in the 1887 race. The first Christmas handicap was in 1876 and the last in 1938.
Material: metal, silver | Source: | Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums | Identifier: | emu.ecatalogue.maritimehistory.394191 | Go to resource |
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