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No 34 : August 17, 1963

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Flagship Launched

Since a sailor without a boat is about as useful as two left shoes, the launching of the Achilles Sea Scouts' flagship at Monaco last month was a momentous occasion in the life of this young group. Blustery winds and a cold day did not make the conditions pleasant, but they did not deter a large crowd of parents and supporters from attending the launching.

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The boat, complete with trailer, awaiting its short passage to the briny while the wore formal business of the day is completed

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And in she goes (brr, that water looks cold!)

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Mrs R. Murphy, wife of harbourmaster Captain Murphy, names the boat Achilles in traditional manner.

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The beautiful boat was dedicated by Padre N. S. Clarke, Vicar of St. Barnabas Church, Stoke.

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The boys show the boat's paces along the foreshore.

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Representatives of other scout groups and of the Harbour Board were present for the launching.

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The tiller was handed over by Mr Alan Westrupp, builder, to Scoutmaster Tom Wood.

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