
U.S. Celebrates National Maritime Day
On Sunday, the United States celebrates National Maritime Day, a moment to remember the contributions of American merchant mariners and the U.S. maritime industry. The U.S. celebrates its mariners, shipping companies, shipbuilders and ports every May 22 - the date of the first transatlantic steamship voyage, which was completed by the SS Savannah in 1819. "On National Maritime Day and every day, we honor the Merchant Marines for their service and sacrifice and acknowledge their crucial role in protecting our...
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