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The team arrives in Southampton, England

Image of the Paris Crew team members with their manager J. A. Harding posing in front of a boat house upon their arrival in Southampton, England. This black and white photo from July 1867 depicts a building made of stone blocks with their rowing scull positioned in front of the building, with rowing oars propped against its facade.

Source: Saint John A Sporting Tradition 1785-1985 by Brian Flood, 1985 p.36

Excerpt from a widely used image of the team and their rowing skulls in Southampton, England. The team’s manager, Sheriff J. A. Harding, is positioned in the far right corner wearing a top hat.

May 20, 1867: the St. John rowers leave New Brunswick by steamship for Southampton, England where they spend 5 weeks training.

July 1, 1867: One week before the International Race on July 7-8, 1867, the crew leaves Southampton for Paris.