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Paris Crew Trophy Presentation

Recipients of the Paris Crew Trophy, represented by (left to right) Rothesay Netherwood School coach Dolores Young, Rothesay Mayor Nancy Grant and Rothesay Netherwood School coach Jennifer Dykerman.

Saint John Sports History Book

In 1985, competitive rower Brian Flood researched, wrote, and published a National Best Seller (Hard Copy) account of the sporting history of Saint John, New Brunswick from 1785 […]

Induction Portrait, Canadian Rowing Hall of Fame

Team portrait used by Canadian Rowing Hall of Fame

Induction Portrait, New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame

Induction portrait of “The Paris Crew” drawn by Marjory Donaldson

Team Portrait, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Colourized induction portrait of “The Paris Crew” as shown by Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Studio photograph of “The Paris Crew”

Excerpt of promotional postcard-like item called a carte-de-visite. Script on the carte-de-visite contains the words Entered according to Act of Parliament of Canada in the year 1871, by […]

Poster of team after their win

Excerpt from a promotional print showing the team in action and identifying them as The Renowned St. John, N.B. (Paris) Crew, Champion Oarsmen of the World “The Paris […]

Pocket watch that once belonged to Samuel Hutton

The members of “The Paris Crew” were given pocket watches for their victories at the Paris Regatta. The watch is now in a private collection. Hutton drowned in […]

Pink Rowing Cap

Reproduction of the rowing cap worn by the team at the International Regatta in Paris. The Carleton Crew’s distinctive pink hats made them the target of ridicule at the […]

Early Boat Race

The four-oared boat race between the Tyne Crew and “The Paris Crew” held on September 15, 1870 at Lachine, Quebec.

Rowing Oar

Rowing oar reportedly used by “The Paris Crew”. These oars are painted brown with a white triangle on the end of the paddle. The shaft of the oars […]

Artist’s drawing of the Exposition site

An artists’ drawn conception of a bird’s eye view of the 1867 International Rowing Regatta in Paris, France in 1867.