The Shieldhall Experience - Saturday 13th July 2013 Onboard Training Day for Hampshire Scouts.
Following on from the very successful events of 2011 and 2012 we are pleased to advise that this year’s Scout Training Day will take place onboard the historic steamship S.S. “Shieldhall” (1,792 g.r.t) lying alongside 48 Berth, Southampton Docks, on Saturday 13th July 2013. As previously, the day will start at 10.00 with “colours” on the boat deck followed by the Captain’s welcome and safety / organizational briefs. Thereafter and during the day, scouts will participate in six different instructional sessions set about the ship which will provide theoretical and / or practical training on some of the skills needed for the safe operation of a large seagoing vessel, namely :
Deck •
Handling heavy mooring ropes, throwing a line, a few useful knots, use of the forward derricks.
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Launch and recovery of the rescue RIB, running and care of o/b engines, steer a Fig.8 course.
Bridge •
Duties of the O.O.W., steering the ship, compass, radar, communications, weather, etc.
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Working with charts, latitude and longitude, the compass rose, laying off a course, etc.
Engine Room •
Tour and explanation of boilers, main and auxiliary engines, steering gear, etc.
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Fire fighting, different extinguishers, running out hoses, breathing apparatus, etc.
The subject matter or content of these sessions could possibly be changed dependent upon operational factors, the weather or the availability of instructors but this is thought unlikely. Finish will be at 16.00 or shortly thereafter. The cost of this totally unique training opportunity is just £16.50 per participating scout. There is no charge for accompanying leaders or adult helpers who may like to sit in on the training sessions. For more information please visit www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk and click on the link to “Courses” and “Scout Training Day”. It is recommended that bookings should be made as early as possible via :- Barry Quest, Ticket Manager. Tel.0844.357.2329 or go to tickets@ss-shieldhall.co.uk