The Deep Sea Scouts were an organisation enabling young people serving on British ships to participate in Scouting activities. It was formed in 1928, and was replaced by the Deep Sea Scout Fellowship in the 1990s as numbers dwindled.
As Scouting matured, along with its initial members, demands were made for additions to the organisation which would enable a continuing participation within the Movement.
One such addition were the Deep Sea Scouts, which came to be in 1928.
Read more about Deep Sea Scouts: Aims and Purpose, Eligibility For Membership, Fellowship
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