Marine Society/Sea Cadet Merger

The Marine Society and The Sea Cadet Association in the UK have merged to form a new organisation called TheMarine Society & Sea Cadets .Committed to serving seafarers and promoting the sea as a career, the move will strengthen the role of the voluntary sector in support of both commercial maritime industries and the Royal Navy.

Reports said WS27 , which cost 90,000, did not boast the extensive technology found on earlier boats. Nonetheless she offered an improved working environment for her crew of up to four, with higher and roomier superstructures, they added.

The new organisation, which continues to occupy The Marine Society’s London premises, has become the world’s largest and most experienced maritime youth training operation.

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