| 6th Boat Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 11 June 1842 | ||
| Winner | Oxford | ||
| Margin of victory | 4+1⁄2 lengths | ||
| Winning time | 30 minutes 1 second | ||
| Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 4–2 | ||
| Umpire | W. H. Harrison | ||
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The 6th Boat Race took place on the River Thames on 11 June 1842. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. In a race substantially interrupted by river traffic, Oxford beat Cambridge by a distance of 4+1⁄2 lengths.