Originally founded in 1946, the Sea Horse was re-chartered in 2013 by a dedicated group of former Sea Scouts determined to preserve its legacy.
The current vessel is the fifth to proudly bear the name “Sea Horse,” and it carries a remarkable history. Before serving Sea Scout Crew 243, this ship had an impressive military career. Stationed at Little Creek, Virginia, with Special Boat Unit 24, she was used to train Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and Marines. Later, she served as a test platform for stealth technology, outfitted with radar-absorbing tiles. In 1980, the Sea Horse was honored to carry the Olympic flame from Langley Air Force Base to Yorktown for the Lake Placid Winter Games.
Over the years, the Sea Horse has sailed on long cruises as far north as Montreal, as far south as Norfolk, and as far east as Nantucket.
Many former scouts have gone on to become ship captains or serve distinguished naval careers. Some even took part in Operation Boatlift on 9/11. For others, the experience simply sparked a lifelong love of the sea. At one point, three generations of scouts and leaders served together aboard—testament to the enduring spirit of this extraordinary vessel.
Ship 243 has a rich military history. In 1980 she was honored with carrying the Olympic Torch between Langley AFB and Yorktown. She was used for many years as a Naval, Army and Marine training vessel. She was select to be a test ship for radar absorbing tiles. Now she is a real world training ship for our local Sea Scout Crew 243.
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