F Wilkinson

Melbourne University Boat Club (VIC) Brasenose College, Oxford (UK)

Wilkinson was originally from Melbourne and raced for Trinity College at Melbourne University before moving to the UK.

Wilkinson became a significant rower in English and University rowing for several years. He was a key rower and administrator at Brasenose College Oxford. He is also reported to have been a coach at that college.

1883 - Melbourne University College Four Oared Boat Race, Trinity College, three seat - First

1884 - Melbourne University College Four Oared Boat Race, Trinity College, three seat - First

1885 - Melbourne University College Eight Oared Boat Race, Trinity College, six seat - First

1886 - Melbourne University College Eight Oared Boat Race, Trinity College, six seat - First

1888 - Brasenose College Boat Club - Committee

1888-92 - Brasenose Eight, five and seven seats

1889 - Brasenose College Boat Club - Secretary

1889 - Brasenose College Boat Club - Captain

1890 - Henley Royal Regatta, Visitors Challenge Cup, three seat - First

1890 - Henley Royal Regatta, Stewards Challenge Cup, three seat - First

1890 - Henley Royal Regatta, Grand Challenge Cup, seven seat - First

1891 - Henley Royal Regatta, Silver Goblets, bow seat - Second

1891 - Henley Royal Regatta, Stewards Challenge Cup, three seat

1891 - The Boat Race, Oxford, five seat - First

1892 - Henley Royal Regatta, Stewards Challenge Cup, three seat

1893 - Henley Royal Regatta, Stewards Challenge Cup, three seat

Andrew Guerin
June 2021

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