Sea Scout Ship Nautilus Ship 461

Sea Scout Ship Nautilus Ship 461 Sea Scout Ship 461 is a co-ed Sea Scout Ship serving male and female youth ages 14 through 20. We me

Sea Scout Ship Nautilus (461) was chartered on 1 October 2012 and is sponsored by the Zion Mennonite Church of Souderton, PA. We are part of the General Nash District of the Cradle of Liberty County, Boy Scouts of America. Ship 461 is also part of the Delaware Valley Flotilla, which is comprised of Sea Scout Ships from Southeastern Pennsylvania, Central and South New Jersey, and Delaware. The Dela

ware Valley Flotilla is one of five Flotillas that comprise the Northeast Region of the Boy Scouts of America. Ship 461 is sponsored by the Zion Mennonite Church, located at 149 East Cherry Lane in Souderton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. We are northwest of the City of Philadelphia in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Our sponsor, Zion Mennonite Church, has sponsored a Boy Scout Troop beginning in 1936 and has sponsored our sister unit, Boy Scout Troop 461, continuously since 1956. In the past, Zion Mennonite Church has sponsored a Cub Scout Pack as well as an Explorer Post. Our sponsor provides us with a place to meet and with a place to store some of our equipment. Sea Scouts enjoy a number of traditional Scouting activities, including camping and hiking, but also participate in maritime activities, such as sailing, motor boating, canoeing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and other aquatic activities.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy Wile. Tim was a founder and the Skipper of our ship ...
10/14/2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy Wile. Tim was a founder and the Skipper of our ship as well as serving as Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster of Souderton Troop 461. Last known photo of Tim in scouting shown.

Information about the service can be found below:
https://www.handlfh.com/obituary/timothy-wile

Earlier this week, Stephen participated in the Archer Epler VFW / American Legion Memorial Day services.  The squad used...
06/03/2023

Earlier this week, Stephen participated in the Archer Epler VFW / American Legion Memorial Day services. The squad used authentic M-1's from the First World War. Stephen will be attending the Naval Academy Prep School in Newport Rhode Island this fall.

Archer Epler Musketeers Drum and Bugle Corps

Cradle of Liberty Sea Scout Ship 484 and Ship 178 will be hosting an information and recruitment table at the Philadelph...
01/26/2023

Cradle of Liberty Sea Scout Ship 484 and Ship 178 will be hosting an information and recruitment table at the Philadelphia Boat Show on Saturday January 28 at the Expo Center at Oaks, PA. Stop by to say Hello, and to learn about the Sea Scouts.

www.phillyboatshow.com
www.facebook.com/ship484SSSPhilenape

Stephen and Joe at the Atlantic City Boat Show
03/11/2022

Stephen and Joe at the Atlantic City Boat Show

09/03/2020

Continuing Effects of COVID-19

Ship 461, along with the rest of the USA, continues to suffer the ill effects of the COVID-19 virus. The COL' s cancellation of in person summer camp at Resica Falls this past summer along with the cancellation of next month's Cub-O-Ree and in person monthly General Nash District Roundtables have put a damper on our activities. While we currently have two of our Catalina 22's moored at Lake Nockamixon, sailing this past summer has been pretty much of a bust.

To its credit, the Sea Scouts have been attempting to keep its members busy during the pandemic and a number of Ships have in fact held Long Cruises this past summer. Congratulations to those who have been able to do so.

The remainder of our 2020 sailing season now consists of September and October. We will have to see how the virus will effect the last two months of the 2020 sailing season for us and the officers of the Ship will keep all of you posted.

https://vimeo.com/414044953/19731bd3a9
05/04/2020

https://vimeo.com/414044953/19731bd3a9

This is "COLBSA 2020 Summer Camp Announcement Video" by Greg Osborn on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

02/24/2020

Newly forming Family Scouting group, Troop 461G for girls age 11-17. Sister troop to Troop 461 for boys.

Last Thursday crew members of Ship 461 go over their Apprentice knot requirements under the watchful eyes of Mate Andrew...
01/11/2020

Last Thursday crew members of Ship 461 go over their Apprentice knot requirements under the watchful eyes of Mate Andrew Cowles and Ship Boatswain Peyton Lugo. Two weeks from now we'll see how much the crew members remember. It was a great meeting!

01/02/2020

Happy New Year to all of our Facebook Friends! We are officially re-chartered for our eighth year!

The SSS Nautilus inducted two new members at it's 5 December 2019 meeting.  Both are already members of Colmar Troop 229...
12/13/2019

The SSS Nautilus inducted two new members at it's 5 December 2019 meeting. Both are already members of Colmar Troop 229 and are now multiple members. Congratulations to our newest members of the Ship.

Also, Stephen H. completed his Apprentice Seaman Bridge of Review the following week.

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Zion Mennonite Church, 149 East Cherry Lane
Souderton, PA
18964

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