Deep Sea Scouts on board HMS Theseus

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Deep Sea Scouts on board HMS Theseus

Deep Sea Scouts on board HMS Theseus, a Colossus-class light fleet aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy.
13 March 1951

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1951 Air Craft Association Carrier Colossus Deep Theseus Vicar Fleet Scout Scouting Scouts

EDITORS COMMENTS
"Deep Sea Scouts Embark on HMS Theseus, 13 March 1951: A Group of Excited Scouts in Uniform Gather on the Flight Deck of the Colossus-class Light Fleet Aircraft Carrier HMS Theseus of the Royal Navy. In this photograph from the 1950s, a group of Deep Sea Scouts, dressed in their distinctive navy blue uniforms with gold collar insignia, eagerly gather on the flight deck of HMS Theseus. The Colossus-class aircraft carrier, a symbol of British naval power and innovation, looms in the background, its vast size dwarfing the young scouts. The Vicar, who is also present, wears his dog collar and a broad smile, reflecting the sense of adventure and excitement that this unique experience must have brought to these young boys. The Deep Sea Scouts, an extension of the Scout Association, were given the opportunity to embark on HMS Theseus as part of a special program to expose them to the wonders of the sea and naval life. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a bygone era, when the spirit of adventure and exploration was alive and well in the hearts and minds of young boys. The image is a testament to the enduring bond between the Scout Association and the Royal Navy, a partnership that has spanned decades and continues to inspire and challenge young people to this day. The photograph, taken on 13 March 1951, is a reminder of a time when the world was just starting to explore the depths of the ocean and the vast expanse of the sky, and the spirit of adventure was alive and well in the hearts and minds of young and old alike." Mary Evans / The Scout Association, from Mary Evans Prints Online. This image is not to be used for commercial purposes.

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