Robert Chambers (oarsman)

Robert Chambers
Born
Robert Chambers

1832
St. Anthony's, Walker, nr Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Died1868-06-04
St. Anthony's, Walker, nr Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Resting placeWalker Cemetery
NationalityBritish
TitleWorld champion sculler
Term1859–1865 & 1866–1868
PredecessorHarry Kelley
SuccessorHarry Kelley

Robert Chambers (14 June 1831 – 4 June 1868) was a Tyneside professional oarsman. He became the Tyne, Thames, English and World Sculling Champion.

He was one of three great Tyneside oarsmen, the other two being Harry Clasper and James Renforth.