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SCOUTS VISIT BATTLESHIP COVE. York Cub Scout Pack 301 recently made a trip to Battleship Cove in Fall River, Mass., to explore the world's largest collection of historic naval ships. After touring the battleship Massachusetts, destroyer Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., submarine Lionfish, PT Boats 617 and 796 and the Russian missile corvette Hiddensee, the scouts, their parents and adult leaders spent the night of May 31 on board the famous battleship Massachusetts. Battleship Cove's Nautical Nights program includes a storyteller, major motion pictures, knot tying and Morse code. The trip enabled the scouts to better understand and appreciate the sacrifices made by veterans of all military branches in all wars. As Ray Bald put it, "This is my fourth trip to Battleship Cove with the Cub Scouts. They always have a great time and learn a lot. They were able to ask questions of a gentleman who actually served on the ship which adds so much to the whole experience." For more about Battleship Cove, visit http://www.battleshipcove.org/.
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