MaritimeDay2021

❤?? National Maritime Day ⚓️?? National Maritime Day, declared in 1933, began with the commemoration of the American steamship Savannah’s voyage from the United States to England, marking the first successful crossing of the Atlantic Ocean with steam propulsion. During World War II more than 250,000 members of the American Merchant Marine served their country, with more than 6,700 giving their lives, hundreds being detained as prisoners of war and more than 800 U.S. merchant ships being sunk or damaged. Merchant Mariners step in when there’s a crisis and saves the day. Even when things are running smoothly, they are working behind the scenes to help make certain that the U.S.’s imports and exports get to their destination. Today, the celebration of National Maritime Day has expanded to include the entire maritime industry and domestic waterborne commerce, as well as the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving aboard a Merchant Marine ship. So celebrate these courageous Americans this May 22!??⚓️ ? Editorial: https://www.maritime-executive.com/.../national-maritime... ? Vid: https://youtu.be/1XTWEkS6XIg