George Brown (February 7, 1839 at Herring Cove, Nova Scotia,[1] British North America – July 8, 1875) was a champion single sculler and for five years in a row won the $150 Belt offered by the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron.
He was regarded as one of the greatest long distance scullers in the world.
[2] He was the winner of the Cogswell Belt race from 1864 to 1868.
[2] He died on July 8, 1875, and is buried in St. John's Cemetery, Halifax, where there is a plaque in recognition of his rowing accomplishments.
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