Scouts explored the world’s largest collection of historic naval ships. After touring the battleship Massachusetts, destroyer Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., submarine Lionfish, PT Boats 617 and 796, and the Russian missile corvette Hiddensee, the Scouts, their parents and adult leaders spent the night Nov. 17 aboard the USS Massachusetts.
Battleship Cove’s Nautical Nights program included a knot-tying class, living history presenter, major motion picture, and Morse code class. The trip has enable scouts to better understand and appreciate the sacrifices made by veterans of all military branches in all wars. Sleeping on board the ship was a memorable experience and gave the scouts a new appreciation for service men and women.
“The bunks on board the ship were very narrow and stacked four high,” Scout Thomas Trundy said.
Battleship Cove serves as the official memorial for Massachusetts citizens of all military branches who lost their lives in World War II, the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf conflicts, and the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Boy Scout Troop 621 is sponsored by the American Legion Smith-Tobey post and is led by David Cressey.
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