Word: galanaugh
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Charles E. Courtney, trainer of the Cornell crew, first saw the aluminum shell constructed by Mr. Galanaugh, the Philadelphia boat builder, at the Newark regatta. He was so pleased with the new style of shell that he highly recommended it to the Cornell crew. They finally decided to interview the maker. Galanaugh felt so positive he could build a boat at least ten seconds faster than one constructed of either paper or cedar, that he agreed to build an eight oared shell at his own expense, on condition that if it does not fulfil his claims, the crew need...
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