Welcome to Sea Scout Ship 243 Scoutlander site.
Be sure to visit our official website at www.ship243.com (We no longer maintain this scoutlander site) - Sea Scout Ship-243 is sponsored by the Elks Lodge 1075 of Rahway NJ - On this site you'll find the latest pictures and Ships news, current and past events.
Who Are We? - Sea Scout Ship-243 operates the 65' Training Vessel named the "Sea Horse". Our ship is located at the Linden Sea Scout Base along the Rahway River in in Linden, N.J.
- Sea Scouts is a Division of Boy Scouts of America. Young Adults, (male and female); between the ages of 13 - 21 are taught BSA Ideals with Boating Education and Operation its main topic.
- The Kids learn Seamanship - Sailing - Motor Boat Operation - Weather - Navigation - Rules of the Road just to mention a few.
- The Goal of Ship-243 is to instruct our Scouts to become familiar with all types of boat operations. To provide them knowledge to build on so they can continue on to College. This can also prepare them a Career in the Navy, U.S. Coast Guard or Private Marine Industry.
- Girl Scouts that Join can work towards their Gold while in Sea Scouts. All Boy & Girl Scout Troops or other Organizations are welcome to visit us. Plan your next Outing with us. We have plenty of parking. Contact SeaScoutShip243@aol.com to join or for more information.
Our Mission
Ship-243 Mission is to train with practical hands on methods as many Young Adults possible for a Career in the Marine Industry. At the same time teaching Sea Scout-BSA Values and Tradition. All Female & Male Training Officers are BSA Trained and have Youth Protection Certifications.
About
Sea Scout Ship 243 "Sea Horse" is a Co-Ed Program Chartered by Boy Scouts of America. Patriots' Path Council. Munsee District. Elks Lodge 1075 of Rahway
Awards
BSA Bronze Award - Life Saving -Sea Badge - Religious Awards - All Boy Scouts of America Merit Badges
Products
Fund Raising Items: Hooded Sweatshirts - Short Sleeve Shirts both with Sea Horse logo on front and Line Drawing Sea Horse on rear. Shoulder Patches Available.