| 4th Boat Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 15 April 1840 | ||
| Winner | Cambridge | ||
| Margin of victory | 3/4 length | ||
| Winning time | 29 minutes 3 seconds | ||
| Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 3–1 | ||
| Umpire | C. Bewicke (Oxford) C. J. Selwyn (Cambridge) W. H. Harrison (referee) | ||
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The 4th Boat Race took place on the River Thames on 15 April 1840. It was the third of the University Boat Races to be held on the Thames, between Westminster Bridge and Putney Bridge. Oxford University Boat Club was formed to assist in the selection of the Oxford crew. Nevertheless, Cambridge won the race by three-quarters of a length to lead the overall record at 3–1.
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