NATIONAL MARITIME DAY – May 22 | National Day Calendar

Each year on May 22nd, National Maritime Day recognizes the launch of the maritime industry in the United States. The celebration also honors America’s Merchant Marines for their contributions and sacrifices for our country. Special acknowledgment is given to ships and seafarers that have held a prominent place in our nation’s history.

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As one of the oldest industries, its time-honored traditions compose a full and rich history. Celebrations and ceremonies around the country recognize the people our maritime nation depends on. Each year the Department of Transportation holds a national ceremony in Washington D.C. at the Department of Transportation headquarters.

While the holiday commemorates a transatlantic event, U.S. maritime industry encompasses nearly every state in the nation with workers transporting vessels on lakes, rivers, and oceans. Employment opportunities aren’t limited to shipyards either. The maritime industry also calls for workers with expertise in fishing, aquaculture, processing, diving, and transportation, just to name a few.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL MARITIME DAY

Join a celebration near you. Learn more about maritime history and the people who work in the industry. Share your knowledge and experiences, too. You can also read a book, watch a documentary or visit a maritime museum.

The Forgotten Heroes by Brian Herbert
Patriots and Heroes by Gerald Reminick
The Sea and Civilization: A Maritime History of the World by Lincoln P Paine
The Men Who Sailed The Liberty Ships – a documentary by PBS
Council of American Maritime Museums list of maritime museums by state

Give a shoutout to someone you know in the maritime industry using #NationalMaritimeDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL MARITIME DAY HISTORY

On May 20, 1933, Congress approved Public Resolution No. 7 designating May 22, 1933, as National Maritime Day commemorating the first successful transoceanic voyage from the United States. On May 22, 1819, the steamship The Savannah set sail from Savannah, Georgia to England. For more information on the observance, events visit www.marad.dot.gov……………….[read more]

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