Boat plate, inscribed: E. Waters & Sons, Builders, Troy NY, Patented May 11, 1869, No. 223. The boat plate was fastened to the hull production number 223, (mounted on display board)
Obv Circular medallion with relief of Father Thames relaxing holding oar, METROPOLITAN AMATEUR REGATTA ESTD 1866, rev: raised image of trophy, THAMES CHALLENGE CUP SENIOR FOURS, one identical with edge inscribed 1905