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Revision as of 20:36, 8 September 2006
The Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia is the oldest amateur athletic governing body in the United States. It was founded in 1858, and is located on Boathouse Row.
Origins
The following clubs were represented at the founding of the society in October 1858: America, Camilla, Chebucto, Falcon, Independent, Keystone, Neptune, Pennsylvania, and University. Later that month Nautilus and Quaker City joined. Half of the clubs lapsed dring the Civil War.
Today
- Fairmount Rowing Association
- Crescent Boat Club
- Bachelors Barge Club
- University Barge Club
- Malta Boat Club
- Vesper Boat Club
- College Boat Club
- Penn Athletic Club Rowing Association
- Undine Barge Club
- Philadelphia Girls' Rowing Club
- Gillin Boat Club
- St. Joseph's University and St. Joseph's Prep
Bibliography
- The Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia, 1858 - 1937," Luis Heiland, 1938
- The Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia, 1838 - 1958", Charles F. Cain, 1960
See also
External link
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