The Boat Race 1864

The race, whose start was moved in order to avoid interruptions from river traffic, was witnessed by the Prince of Wales.

[8] Oxford rowed in the same boat as the previous race, which was constructed by J. and S. Salter while Cambridge utilised a new vessel built for them by Taylor of Newcastle.

[7] Oxford's crew contained three rowers from the previous years race in William Awdry, F. H. Kelly and W. B. R. Jacobson.

[12] Oxford were pre-race favourites, and won the toss, electing to start from the Middlesex station, handing the Surrey side of the river to Cambridge.

Half a mile into the course, the Dark Blues held a half-length lead which they extended to a length by Craven Cottage.