Sea Scouts,
BSA
Sea Scout Ship
#228, Sea Dart II, Elizabeth, NJ
Skipper, James Zatwarnicki
908-272-8814
Captain, John M. Nolan 908-352-0907
Chairman, Thomas Handley
908-354-0367
Boat phone (weekends only) 908-862-7328
Some
Information About Ship #228, Sea Dart II
Greetings To All,
My name is John M. Nolan, Captain of Sea Scout Ship 228, Sea Dart II.
Thomas Handley and myself have been with the Ship from it's begininng in
September of 1961. I started in Scouting as a Boy Scout, and have
held the Adult positions of Assistant Scoutmaster, Explorer Advisor, and
Skipper. I am a certified U.S.C.G. Master of Inland Steam or
Motor Vessels of not more than 100 Gross Tons.
Our program primarily utilizes the training vessel Sea Dart II. She
is certified by the United States Coast Guard as Passenger for Hire. We
are proudly sponsored by the Rahway Yacht Club.
Sea Dart II Specifications:
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Built for the US Army - 1953
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65' LOA
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17' 8" Beam
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8' draft
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Speed 10 knots
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Additional Specifications
Other Program Equipment:
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12' Run about
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17' O'Day sailboat
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21' Bayliner Ciera
During July/August we have our annual Long Cruise (Summer Cruise) of two
(2) weeks. Our ports of call in and around the New England area are:
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Greenport
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Long Island, N.Y.
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Block Island, R.I.
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Martha's Vineyard, MA
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Newport, R.I.
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Natucket, MA
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Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT
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Bridgeport, CT
We have invited other Sea Scouts from across the United States to particapate
in our Summer Cruise with us, as one crew. During the rest of the
summer we are very busy almost every weekend with the Sea Dart II,
the small boats and other activities.
During the Winter months, we still try to be aboard our boat
(weather permitting) from Friday to Sunday (yes our boat has heat) for
our Ship Meetings and Work Parties. At this time of the season we
intensify our training courses and work on our vessel and other activities.
Effected as of 6/4/99, Mr.
John M. Nolan has resigned as Skipper of Ship #228 but will remain as Member
of the Ship's Committee and license Captain.
Some
History About Sea Scouting
Sea Scouting in America was founded in 1912.
Since the beginning, the Boy Scouts of America had been aware of the need
for an older-boy program. From 1912 to 1917, Sea Scouting struggled
through a difficult period. And yet, with little or no national guidance,
it managed to grow.
In Oct. 1917, Mr. James Austin Wilder was secured
as director of Sea Scouting, B.S.A.. His unique credentials of veteran
sailor, global traveler, artist, and devoted Boy Scout volunteer gave Sea
Scouting a real boost. He organized the scattered Sea Scout units into
a national organization. For many years Sea Scout program was aimed
at older boys who had graduated from the Boy Scout troops. Sea Scouts units
began to be called Ships.
Over the years, one of the persons most responsible
for the development of Sea Scouting was Comdr. Thomas J. Keane of which
I had the privilege of meeting with.
Cmdr. Keane was acting director from 1923 to Jan.
1927. In 1927 he was appointed the national director of Sea Scouting.
With a membership of more than 27,000, Sea Scouting served its country
well in World War II. Cmdr. Keane was recalled to active service in the
Navy and resigned his position as national director of Sea Scouting.
In May of 1949 a sweeping change was made in B.S.A
for older-boy program, So, on Sept. 1, 1949, the Sea Scouts officially
became Sea Explorers. The Program remained unchanged in it's tradition
of teaching nautical skills and traditions. In 1998, in a second major
reorganazation, the Sea Explorers were moved into the new Venturing Division
of the Boy Scouts of America and returned to their traditional name, Sea
Scouts.
Sea Scouts offers the challenge and excitement of
the Sea-sailing, navigation, safety, communications, mechanics, weather,
piloting, seamanship, and much more. Requirements: must be 14 years
of age and completed the eight grade, or am 15 years of age and not yet
21.
For more information about Sea Scouts, please visit
the Sea Scouts National Website
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