Aims and Purpose
As Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, noted in a letter to the fledgling group, "Damn rules! I want a jolly brotherhood through which I can get in touch with pals of my own or other ships or at ports of call — especially those pals who have the same Scouty ideas as I have ...". This was the purpose of the Deep Sea Scouts.
The original aims of the Deep Sea Scouts were:
- To enable Scouts afloat to get in touch with their brother/sister Scouts in ports throughout the world.
- To afford them the opportunity for continuing their Scouting activities in their sea-going profession.
- To provide an opportunity to hike and camp as Scouts, when on leave at home or abroad.
- To be of service to all, as the opportunity offers, particularly by instructing Cubs or Scouts, when in ports of call.
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