Eton Excelsior Rowing Club members attempted unsuccessfully to rescue drowning gardener Herbert Simmons during their Henley competition.
Fruitless Attempt At Saving Drowning Man
Tag: 1933
Rescue Dives from Boat
Herbert Simmons drowned while bathing in the Thames; rescue attempts by nearby rowers were unsuccessful due to weeds.
The Club’s Crew For Henley
The Eton Excelsior crew is competing in the Thames Cup at Henley, showing strong training performance.
Two Crews at Reading Regatta 1933
Eton Excelsior R.C. crews narrowly lost at Reading Regatta, facing Kensington R.C. and Maidenhead R.C. respectively.
Junior-Senior Eights at the Richmond Regatta 1933
Eton Excelsior Rowing Club's Junior-Senior Eight lost to Twickenham R.C. at Richmond Regatta, but is competing at Reading soon.
Team to Richmond and Twickenham Regatta
The Eton Excelsior Rowing Club is sending a Junior-Senior Eight to compete at the Richmond and Twickenham Regatta.
The Devereux Fours 1933
Eton Excelsior Rowing Club competed in the Devereux Fours, with Sharratt's crew winning the cup after fierce races.
EERC Starts 82nd Summer Season
The Eton Excelsior Rowing Club starts its 82nd summer season, welcoming new members on Good Friday below Windsor Bridge.
EERC Supper 1933
At the Eton Excelsior Rowing Club supper, members discussed renaming the club to include "Windsor," showing general support.
EERC Supper 1933
The Eton Excelsior Rowing Club's annual supper featured toasts, entertainment, and discussions on support and a potential name change.