The Royal St. John's Regatta - 1818

1818: Year of the first official Regatta held to coincide with the 58th Anniversary of King George III's coronation on September 22^nd, 1760. It was held in the St. John's Harbour.
1820: Death of King George III in January, probably no Regatta held.
1826: First official Regatta Committee was formed. This committee was called the Amateurs of Boat Racing.
1830: Death of King George IV in June, probably no Regatta held.
1837: Death of King William IV in June, probably no Regatta held.
1846: Fire in city in June, probably no Regatta held.
1856: Novelty race consisting of women's crews takes place. This is not on the official program, but was added as a novelty attraction. A crew from Quidi Vidi defeated a crew from the Battery. Women would not row in the St. John's Regatta for another 93 years.
1860: His Royal Highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) arrives on the vessel HMS Hero and attends the Regatta. He offers one hundred pounds to the winners of the Fishermen's Race.; This is the first of three Royal visits that will take place during the history of the Regatta, each exactly 59 years apart.
1861: Political infighting causes much unrest and turmoil in Newfoundland. It is decided that having a public gathering as large as the Regatta may incite a riot among the people, so the Regatta is cancelled and will not return for 10 years.


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		1818-1870: Special Events 1818 Year of the first official Regatta held to coincide with the 58th Anniversary of King George III's coronation on September 22^nd, 1760. It was held in the St. John's Harbour. 1820 Death of King George III in January, probably no Regatta held. 1826 First official Regatta Committee was formed. This committee was called the Amateurs of Boat Racing. 1830 Death of King George IV in June, probably no Regatta held. 1837 Death of King William IV in June, probably no Regatta held. 1846 Fire in city in June, probably no Regatta held. 1856 Novelty race consisting of women's crews takes place. This is not on the official program, but was added as a novelty attraction. A crew from Quidi Vidi defeated a crew from the Battery. Women would not row in the St. John's Regatta for another 93 years. 1860 His Royal Highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) arrives on the vessel HMS Hero and attends the Regatta. He offers one hundred pounds to the winners of the Fishermen's Race. This is the first of three Royal visits that will take place during the history of the Regatta, each exactly 59 years apart. 1861 Political infighting causes much unrest and turmoil in Newfoundland. It is decided that having a public gathering as large as the Regatta may incite a riot among the people, so the Regatta is cancelled and will not return for 10 years.