This Plate is respectfully Dedicated to His Grace The Duke of Portland, (Commodore), The Vice Commodore and the Members of the Royal Northern Yacht Club. By their most obedient servant Alex M. Findlay.

Painted by W. Clark, - Greenock. Engraved by E. Duncan, London. Published by Alex M. Findlay c1845.

Mounted aquatint and etching in colours, with additional hand colouring, A beautiful large image of three coxed four-oared cutters approaching the finish in a pulling race, with many yachts under sail along the course.

Part of the Thomas E. Weil Collection. Thomas E. Weil is a very knowledgeable and respected collector of rowing memorabilia from all over the world. His extensive collection includes material from many years of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, and Henley Royal Regatta. He also lectures and writes on rowing history and is a Trustee of the River and Rowing Museum.