A camp took place in July to August 1909 on the ship TS Mercury, moored at Buckler's Hard, with 50 spent sleeping on the ship and another 50 spent camping on the shore before swapping after a week. The 100 places were allocated through a competition in the Scout magazine.
In July through August 1909, a camp was organized on the TS Mercury, which was anchored at Buckler's Hard. Fifty individuals slept aboard while another fifty spent their nights camping nearby. After a week, they switched locations. The hundred spots were distributed through a competition in the Scout magazine.