Photo of the Day: Massapequa Scouts Visit Battleship Cove

Submitted by Catherine Ferrara

Pack 696, of Massapequa, recently made a trip to Battleship Cove, in Fall River, Massachusetts, 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 & 796, and the Russian missile corvette Hiddensee, the Scouts, their parents, and adult leaders spent the night of Oct. 11 on board the famous USS Masschusetts.

Battleship Cove’s Nautical Nights program included a storyteller, major motion pictures, and veteran tours. The trip has enabled the Scouts to better understand and appreciate the sacrifices made by veterans of all military branches in all wars.

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“The nostalgia on the ship was incredible,” said John Serafino, a leader of the pack. “The knowledge that was obtained through the videos and the veterans who gave talks about the Massachusetts was very enlightening and entertaining,”

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 Gult Wars. Most recently, this memorial mission was expanded to include 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.

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