The Marine Society & Sea Cadets
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The Marine Society & Sea Cadets resulted from the merging of The Navy League (the charity that supported the Royal Navy
, and the oldest such organisation worldwide) and The Marine Society
, the world's oldest seafarers
' charity. The Marine Society & Sea Cadets administers the Sea Cadet Corps
in the United Kingdom
, and owns the training ship TS Royalist
, a tall ship
, which teaches Sea Cadets teamwork, camaraderie, and seamanship
. The Marine Society
continues its work in support of professional seafarers, much of it delivered through The Marine Society College of the Sea
. Thanks to its work promoting the personal and social development of young people, the Marine Society and Sea Cadets is a member of The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS).
Its headquarters is in Lambeth
, in London
, in a unique dark red brick building visible from the eastern side of the railway line to and from Waterloo Station
, but almost hidden from the street behind its narrow, comparatively insignificant yet still imposing, arched brick entrance. ( approx)
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
, and the oldest such organisation worldwide) and The Marine Society
The Marine Society
The Marine Society was the world's first seafarers’ charity. In 1756, at the beginning of the Seven Years' War against France, Austria, Russia, Sweden and Saxony Britain urgently needed to recruit men for the navy...
, the world's oldest seafarers
Seafarers
Seafarers can refer to ethnic groups living by the sea in Southeast Asia, and also other sea-living ethnic groups in the world. The ethnic group name refers to a large distribution area, reaching from the islands of Indonesia to Burma...
' charity. The Marine Society & Sea Cadets administers the Sea Cadet Corps
Sea Cadet Corps (United Kingdom)
The Sea Cadet Corps is a UK national youth organisation sponsored by the Royal Navy and open to young people between the ages of 10-18 years old. The SCC is the UK's largest Naval Cadet Force with over 30,000 cadets and adult volunteers...
in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, and owns the training ship TS Royalist
TS Royalist
TS Royalist is a brig owned and operated as a sail training ship by the of the United Kingdom.-Description:Royalist is 83 GRT and her hull is long, with an overall length of . As well as her sails, she is equipped with two Perkins diesel engines of each...
, a tall ship
Tall ship
A tall ship is a large, traditionally-rigged sailing vessel. Popular modern tall ship rigs include topsail schooners, brigantines, brigs and barques. "Tall Ship" can also be defined more specifically by an organization, such as for a race or festival....
, which teaches Sea Cadets teamwork, camaraderie, and seamanship
Seamanship
Seamanship is the art of operating a ship or boat.It involves a knowledge of a variety of topics and development of specialised skills including: navigation and international maritime law; weather, meteorology and forecasting; watchstanding; ship-handling and small boat handling; operation of deck...
. The Marine Society
The Marine Society
The Marine Society was the world's first seafarers’ charity. In 1756, at the beginning of the Seven Years' War against France, Austria, Russia, Sweden and Saxony Britain urgently needed to recruit men for the navy...
continues its work in support of professional seafarers, much of it delivered through The Marine Society College of the Sea
The Marine Society College of the Sea
The Marine Society College of the Sea is a distance learning further education college for those who make their living at sea. The college is owned and operated by The Marine Society, and is located at 202 Lambeth Road, in the London Borough of Lambeth....
. Thanks to its work promoting the personal and social development of young people, the Marine Society and Sea Cadets is a member of The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS).
Its headquarters is in Lambeth
Lambeth
Lambeth is a district of south London, England, and part of the London Borough of Lambeth. It is situated southeast of Charing Cross.-Toponymy:...
, in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, in a unique dark red brick building visible from the eastern side of the railway line to and from Waterloo Station
Waterloo station
Waterloo station, also known as London Waterloo, is a central London railway terminus and London Underground complex. The station is owned and operated by Network Rail and is close to the South Bank of the River Thames, and in Travelcard Zone 1....
, but almost hidden from the street behind its narrow, comparatively insignificant yet still imposing, arched brick entrance. ( approx)
See also
- The Marine SocietyThe Marine SocietyThe Marine Society was the world's first seafarers’ charity. In 1756, at the beginning of the Seven Years' War against France, Austria, Russia, Sweden and Saxony Britain urgently needed to recruit men for the navy...
- Raven's AitRaven's AitRaven's Ait is an ait in the Thames at Surbiton, in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, London, England, in the reach above Teddington Lock. It is situated upstream of Queen's Promenade where it departs from the river, and opposite Thames Sailing Club, home of the Thames A Class Raters...
- International Sea Cadet AssociationInternational Sea Cadet AssociationThe International Sea Cadet Association, referred to as "the ISCA", is a voluntary association of independent Sea Cadet Corps or corresponding organizations, committed to common concepts and goals, and wishing to share ideas and information, and, to the best of their ability, to engage in cadet...
- Sea Cadets Worldwide
- Sea Scouts
- Sea Cadet Corps (United Kingdom)Sea Cadet Corps (United Kingdom)The Sea Cadet Corps is a UK national youth organisation sponsored by the Royal Navy and open to young people between the ages of 10-18 years old. The SCC is the UK's largest Naval Cadet Force with over 30,000 cadets and adult volunteers...
- Navy League in Australia and the Sea Cadets - Early HistoryNavy League in Australia and the Sea Cadets - Early HistoryThe Navy League of Australia is an Australian organisation and advocacy group dedicated to creating interest in maritime and naval matters, particularly those relating to the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Merchant Navy....
- The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services
External references
- The Marine Society - services for professional seafarers
- The Sea Cadets - Website of the United Kingdom Sea Cadet Corps
- The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS)