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CheekyMcB“Woodbridge Sea Scouts come to the rescue of Haughgate House“
https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/24814350.woodbridge-sea-scouts-come-rescue-haughgate-house/
John Arnold_The Evening Post_, 14 August 1924:
NELSON NEWS
…
The District Commissioner (Dr. W. D. S. Johnston) has received details of marks gained by the Iron Duke Sea Scouts, Port #Nelson, in the competition for the best all-round Sea Scout troop in the Dominion, for Lord Jellicoe’s Silver Trident, recently judged by Lieutenant-Commander Tebbs, R.N., whose marks gives the initial honour of winning to the local troop. The maximum possible was 100. Nelson scored 93 points, Auckland 90, Lyttelton 73, Wellington 61, Redcliffs 52.… The smartness of the Nelson troop in the matter of its uniform is a matter for commendation…. The following letter has been received from the Private Secretary to the Governor-General: “… His Excellency's engagements will unfortunately prevent his visiting Nelson until towards the end of September. If, however, the Iron Duke Sea Scout Troop, to which His Excellency renews his hearty congratulations, can defer the acceptance of the trident until that time, His Excellency hopes to be able to present it in person, a privilege which he would highly esteem.'”
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19240814.2.156
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NELSON NEWS
…
The District Commissioner (Dr. W. D. S. Johnston) has received details of marks gained by the Iron Duke Sea Scouts, Port #Nelson, in the competition for the best all-round Sea Scout troop in the Dominion, for Lord Jellicoe’s Silver Trident, recently judged by Lieutenant-Commander Tebbs, R.N., whose marks gives the initial honour of winning to the local troop. The maximum possible was 100. Nelson scored 93 points, Auckland 90, Lyttelton 73, Wellington 61, Redcliffs 52.… The smartness of the Nelson troop in the matter of its uniform is a matter for commendation…. The following letter has been received from the Private Secretary to the Governor-General: “… His Excellency's engagements will unfortunately prevent his visiting Nelson until towards the end of September. If, however, the Iron Duke Sea Scout Troop, to which His Excellency renews his hearty congratulations, can defer the acceptance of the trident until that time, His Excellency hopes to be able to present it in person, a privilege which he would highly esteem.'”
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19240814.2.156
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_The Evening Post_, 13 Nov 1923:
SLOOP LABURNUM
An arrival at Wellington this morning was H.M. sloop Laburnum, from Lyttelton. The Laburnum sailed from Lyttelton at 10 a.m. yesterday, and when outside Godley Heads shortly after noon engaged in gunnery practice. This was continued for about two hours, and was also carried out after dusk by the aid of searchlights.
The ship underwent her quarterly steam trials on the run up, and averaged over 14 knots.
The Laburnum’s company is to proceed to Trentham, where, with the complement from the Chatham, the men will take a course in musketry instruction.
By courtesy of Captain S. K. Smyth, four Sea Scouts belonging to the Lyttelton troop made the trip to Wellington, under command of Scoutmaster L. Waters. The names of the Scouts are: L. Sullivan, C. Coskella, P. Nidiolls, and C. Gilwray. They are returning to Lyttelton to-morrow night.
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19231113.2.87
[Re naval sloops, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloop-of-war#Revival]
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SLOOP LABURNUM
An arrival at Wellington this morning was H.M. sloop Laburnum, from Lyttelton. The Laburnum sailed from Lyttelton at 10 a.m. yesterday, and when outside Godley Heads shortly after noon engaged in gunnery practice. This was continued for about two hours, and was also carried out after dusk by the aid of searchlights.
The ship underwent her quarterly steam trials on the run up, and averaged over 14 knots.
The Laburnum’s company is to proceed to Trentham, where, with the complement from the Chatham, the men will take a course in musketry instruction.
By courtesy of Captain S. K. Smyth, four Sea Scouts belonging to the Lyttelton troop made the trip to Wellington, under command of Scoutmaster L. Waters. The names of the Scouts are: L. Sullivan, C. Coskella, P. Nidiolls, and C. Gilwray. They are returning to Lyttelton to-morrow night.
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19231113.2.87
[Re naval sloops, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloop-of-war#Revival]
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_The Evening Post_, 8 Nov 1923:
FLAG FOR THE SEA SCOUTS
On Tuesday, at the Mission Hall, Taranaki street, Captain Chudley, chairman of the Navy League, presented to the Rev. Fielden Taylor’s Sea Scouts a Union Jack, a gift from the Wellington Branch of the Navy League. In making the presentation, Captain Chudley impressed upon the boys the significance of the flag, and the great Empire to which they belonged. He drew the boys’ special attention to the wonderful example of sacrifice and service which they had in their padre, the Rev. Fielden Taylor.
Mr R. Darroch supplemented the remarks of Captain Chudley by pointing out the religious meaning of the three crosses comprising the flag, and explaining what the three colours stood for.
Under the command of the Rev. Feilden Taylor, the Sea Scouts gave an excellent exhibition of marches and physical exercises, and those present marvelled that the busy minister could have accomplished so much in one month.
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19231108.2.118
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FLAG FOR THE SEA SCOUTS
On Tuesday, at the Mission Hall, Taranaki street, Captain Chudley, chairman of the Navy League, presented to the Rev. Fielden Taylor’s Sea Scouts a Union Jack, a gift from the Wellington Branch of the Navy League. In making the presentation, Captain Chudley impressed upon the boys the significance of the flag, and the great Empire to which they belonged. He drew the boys’ special attention to the wonderful example of sacrifice and service which they had in their padre, the Rev. Fielden Taylor.
Mr R. Darroch supplemented the remarks of Captain Chudley by pointing out the religious meaning of the three crosses comprising the flag, and explaining what the three colours stood for.
Under the command of the Rev. Feilden Taylor, the Sea Scouts gave an excellent exhibition of marches and physical exercises, and those present marvelled that the busy minister could have accomplished so much in one month.
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19231108.2.118
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Dan Kletter 🥑#NowPlaying Previously unreleased live recording of #SeaScouts, who were a hard-driving post-punk trio from Melbourne, Australia. This is a 1999 date in Hobart supporting their “Pattern Recognition” LP released that year. https://goulburnstreetrecords.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-3cr-2
Live at 3CR, by Sea Scouts
9 track album
MaureenBefore I could drive a car, I got to pilot a 63' Air Sea Rescue boat from WWII and soon after that, a 72' PT boat. I was shy and awkward and my Sea Scout Skipper presumed me to be competent behind the wheel of a ship. Someone just posted the layout from the operator's manual of our boat. I think these manuals were still classified when Sea Scout Ship Tiki Too had our AVR, but we had a couple blueprints. Ours was from early in the war, with a mahogany hull and all brass screws. #SeaScouts
https://www.uscrashboats.org/upload/63_Ft__Operator__s_Manual/63-Foot_AAF_Rescue_Boat__Complete_Manual_cu_1497985033.pdf
https://www.uscrashboats.org/upload/63_Ft__Operator__s_Manual/63-Foot_AAF_Rescue_Boat__Complete_Manual_cu_1497985033.pdf
