Mariner Girl Scouts get their sea legs aboard The Floating Hospital The Mariners, launched in 1934, was a branch of the Girl Scouts of America composed of senior troops who focused on training involving boats and bodies of water, including boating, sailing, navigation and water safety. They put their skills to the test in competitions called regattas, as well as real-life applications, such as aboard The Floating Hospital. Mariners were known to serve on the ship every day during the summer as part of their scout service and in pursuit of their “long cruise” badge. Although the Mariner program no longer exists, ending in 1960, its legacy persists as an honorary title given to senior Girl Scouts and by scouts who boast the Mariner pin. The Floating Hospital’s collaboration with Girl Scouts persists, too. Dr. Meghan Miller, director of Health Education, has welcomed Troop 6000 scouts — a sector of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York that serves families living in temporary housing — to participate in wellness programs at her education center over the years. |
