Pack 33 Visits Battleship Cove

Pack 33 of Westborough recently made a trip to Battleship Cove, in Fall River, Massachusetts, to explore the worlds’ largest collection of historic U.S. naval ships. After touring the battleship Massachusetts, destroyer Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., submarine Lionfish, PT Boats 617 & 796, and the Russian missile corvette Hiddensee, the scouts, their parents, and adult leaders spent the night of 4/9/16 on board the famous USS Massachusetts. Battleship Cove’s Nautical Nights program included a knot tying class, storyteller, living history presenter, major motion pictures, and Morse Code class. The trip has enabled the scouts to better understand and appreciate the sacrifices made by veterans of all military branches in all wars."Amazing, it was better than Disney World" , "Cool", "Great" said the scouts from Pack 33.

Battleship Cove serves as the Commonwealth’s official memorial for Massachusetts citizens of all military branches who lost their lives in World War II, and the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf conflicts, and most recently the Commonwealth’s victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Preserving five National Historic Landmark naval vessels, Battleship Cove also delivers educational programs that expose a national audience of 60,000 youths to a mission that promotes duty, honor and country. Battleship Cove is open all day, 362 days each year. Free parking. Al Mac’s Galley Snack Bar. Battleship Cove also offers educational workshops, a summer boating program, and an all iinclusive birthday, banquet, conference, and reunion catering packages.