| 13th Boat Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 15 March 1856 | ||
| Winner | Cambridge | ||
| Margin of victory | 1/2 length | ||
| Winning time | 25 minutes 45 seconds | ||
| Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 8–5 | ||
| Umpire | W. G. Rich | ||
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The 13th Boat Race took place on the River Thames on 15 March 1856. Typically held annually, the event is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. The race, the second to be held on the ebb tide, was won by Cambridge who beat Oxford by half a length.