Lourdes' "Blessing of the Fleet" doesn't assure its crew team success, but the tradition offers comfort to rowers and signals ...

“Annapolis’ MD. April 14th, 1875, — Mr. John D. Cox With profound sorrow, I inform you that Cadet Midshipman W.H. Cox, was drowned this morning by the upsetting of the shell of his Boat Club.” C.R.P.