Word: launching
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...been decided to dredge out the bottom of the river in front of the boat-house float in order that the shells may come up to the landing at very low tide, and that the launch may be tied up over night in front of the boat-house...
During the last two weeks of river work the launch was in daily use and two crews, a first and second 'varsity, rowed side by side under the eye of Mr. Watson. Once the second 'varsity was given a handicap of some lengths and the 'varsity attempted to close up the gap in a long stretch...
...second crew as usual rowed along up stream ahead of the launch, from which Mr. Watson coached. Both crews continue to row in heavy barges. In the 'varsity boat a great improvement must be noted in watermanship and the way the oars are put into the water at the beginning of the stroke...
...Watson coached from the launch as usual...
...second 'varsity was out on the river at the same time. Both crews were coached by Mr. Watson, who followed in the launch...