Founding of Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama
- When
- 1898
- Where
- Rio de Janeiro; Rua da Saúde, No. 293
- Episodes
- 3
Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama was founded in Rio de Janeiro in August 1898 as a rowing club. Named after the explorer Vasco da Gama, the institution was established by Brazilian workers, Portuguese Brazilians, and newly arrived Portuguese immigrants. The club's initial meetings began in January 1898, leading to its formal foundation on August 21, 1898, with 62 founding members.
Episodes
- First Shirt Creation
The first rowing shirt was created in 1898, featuring a black background with a white diagonal stripe and a cross.
- Initial Meetings
Preliminary meetings began in January 1898, including the invitation of Lopes de Freitas, setting the stage for the club's formal establishment.
- Formal Foundation
The club was formally founded on August 21, 1898, at Rua da Saúde, No. 293, with 62 founding members.
Background and detail
Background. The club was named after Vasco da Gama, commemorating his European–Indian sea route established in 1498. It was founded as a rowing club by Brazilian workers, Portuguese Brazilians, and newly arrived Portuguese immigrants. The initial meetings took place in January 1898, with a fifth member, Lopes de Freitas, invited to participate in the formation process.
Foundation. After several preliminary meetings, the club was formally founded on August 21, 1898, at Rua da Saúde, No. 293 (now No. 345, Rua Sacadura Cabral). The institution was established with 62 founding members. The first shirt used in rowing was created in 1898, predominantly black with a white diagonal stripe on the left and a cross in the center.
Sources
- CR Vasco da Gama Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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