SOME FACTS AND HISTORY ABOUT NATIONAL MARITIME DAY

In 1933, Congress created National Maritime Day on May 22nd, to commemorate the first successful crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by a ship (SS. Savannah in 1819) powered by steam as well as to all seamen and innovations that have been made towards sea faring vessels.  The President of the U.S. has proclaimed that day to be National Maritime Day ever since.  The scope of the holiday expanded in 1945, when President Roosevelt also included the commemoration of the men and women of the American Merchant Marine who helped to support our troops in WWII where many were hurt, killed and taken prisoner.

WEBSITES AND ARTICLES ABOUT NATIONAL MARITIME DAY

GIFT IDEAS FOR NATIONAL MARITIME DAY

National Maritime Day Facts and Information

National Maritime Day and Other Resolutions . . . . (USMM): Links to every National Maritime Day proclamation.

Maritime Heritage Program (National Park Service): History and Information on the holiday.

Maritime Administration (DOT): The official government agency overseeing maritime laws and activities.

Maritime History Archive (Univ. New Foundland):Extensive information and facts on maritime history.

U.S. Merchant Marines (official): Official site of the Merchant Marines.

National Maritime Day is not a traditional gift giving holiday. However, gifts given for or around this time should maintain a nautical theme.

National Maritime Day Gift Ideas:

• Nautical related Books & Magazines

• Movies about sailors and sea adventures

• Toy Boat

• Cruise

• Sailboat

• Nautical Apparel

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