It was formed by University men and was primarily concerned with the rowing of small boats at Ringsend. In 1847, it was decided that the club membership be restricted to those with ties to the college; in doing so they amalgamated with the fledgling University Rowing Club to become the Dublin University Rowing Club.
The club was formed by university individuals who were primarily involved in rowing small boats at Ringsend. In 1847, it decided to restrict membership to those with ties to the college, resulting in its merger with the University Rowing Club.