As a result, in 1858, the Schuylkill Navy was founded, which eventually transformed the professional sport of rowing into an amateur sport.

Historically, the Schuylkill Navy has had a role in certain ceremonial and State functions.

Half of the remaining Schuylkill Navy clubs lapsed during the Civil War.

College Boat Club was admitted to the Schuylkill Navy in 1875.

Crescent has the smallest membership of the clubs in the Schuylkill Navy.

In 1916, after decades of being rejected, the club was finally allowed to join the Schuylkill Navy.

Camilla Boat Club was a founding member of the Schuylkill Navy.

It was founded in 1861 and joined the Schuylkill Navy in 1865.

In 1955, the Club turned its boathouse over to the Schuylkill Navy.

In 2009, the Club was reactivated and reinstated as a member of the Schuylkill Navy.