World Sculling Championship
The World Sculling Championship (1863–1957), evolved from the Championship of the Thames for professional scullers.
James Arthur Messenger, Champion of the World in 1854. He was also bargemaster for Queen Victoria until 1901.
Championship Sculling Course Parramatta River Sydney NSW Australia 1920
Engraving printed in the Illustrated London News in September 1889 for the match between Henry Ernest Searle (left) of Australia and William Joseph O'Connor (right) of Canada
The Wingfield Sculls is a rowing race held annually on the River Thames in London, England, on the 4+1⁄4 miles (6.8 km) Championship Course from Putney to Mortlake.
Wingfield Sculls