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THE MERCHANT NAVY WAS THERE EVERY DAY.
In wartime, Britain depended on civilian cargo ships to import food and raw materials, as well as transport soldiers overseas, and keep them supplied. The title 'Merchant Navy' was granted by King George V after the First World War to recognise the contribution made by merchant sailors.
Britain’s merchant fleet was the largest in the world during both world wars. In 1939 a third of the world’s merchant ships were British, and there were some 200,000 sailors.
Many 'British' Merchant Seamen came from parts of the British Empire, such as India, Hong Kong and West African countries. Women also sometimes served at sea in the Merchant Navy.
During both world wars, Germany operated a policy of 'unrestricted submarine warfare', or sinking merchant vessels on sight. By the end of the first war, more than 3,000 British flagged merchant and fishing vessels had been sunk and nearly 15,000 Merchant Seamen had died. During the Second World War, 4,700 British-flagged ships were sunk and more than 29,000 Merchant Seamen died. Since the Second World War, the British Merchant Navy has become steadily smaller, but has continued to help in wartime, notably during the Falklands War.
3 September marks Merchant Navy Day, when we honour the brave men and women who made many sacrifices to keep Britain alive during both World Wars, and appreciate the UK’s modern day seafarers who are responsible for transporting most of our everyday items, including such as food and fuel. In wartime, Britain depended on civilian cargo ships to import not only food and raw materials but, the munitions of war as well as transport soldiers overseas, and keep them supplied. The title 'Merchant Navy' was granted by King George V after the First World War to recognise the contribution made by merchant sailors.
Following many years of lobbying to bring about official recognition of the sacrifices made by merchant seafarers in two world wars and since, Merchant Navy Day became an official day of remembrance on 3 September 2000. On this day the Red Ensign, the official Merchant Navy flag, is flown across0 the UK.
Every year Seafarers UK promotes the Red Ensign, the UK Merchant Navy’s official flag, to be flown on 3rd September on civic buildings and landmark flagpoles. Parish, community, town, city, district and borough cou0ncils were all invited to take part, along with higher-tier local authorities and governments.
The Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry branch would like to announce that a Seafarers’ Service and flag raising will be held on Saturday September 3rd, this year. 10 45 AM: Assemble: for the 11am Service.
The local service is open to all organisations and others. It is hoped that family members of serving members and former members of the Merchant Navy, relatives and friends of not only the MN but, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Royal Navy, RNLI, Coast Guard / Watch, 11th Barry Sea Scout Group and others will also attend.
The Service will be held at the Merchant Navy, Monument, Barry. In holding a Seafarers’ Service, we acknowledge the vital role played by both the RAF and RN in Convoy duties. The presence of all branch and organisations standards will be appreciated. The Church and all that have assisted are thanked in advance. 10 45 AM: Assemble: for the 11am Service.
A Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry branch wreath will be laid during the service at the Merchant Navy Monument, all other organisations are welcome to lay wreaths at this event. We hope that all will continue to support and assist us in helping us to ensure that we: “Remember Them”. The MN Monument in Barry, records and tributes all those lost from the Vale.
MERCHANT NAVY DAY
September 3rd Every Year.
In wartime, Britain depended on civilian cargo ships to import food and raw materials, as well as transport soldiers overseas, and keep them supplied. The title 'Merchant Navy' was granted by King George V after the First World War to recognise the contribution made by merchant sailors.
Britain’s merchant fleet was the largest in the world during both world wars. In 1939 a third of the world’s merchant ships were British, and there were some 200,000 sailors.
Many 'British' Merchant Seamen came from parts of the British Empire, such as India, Hong Kong and West African countries. Women also sometimes served at sea in the Merchant Navy.
During both world wars, Germany operated a policy of 'unrestricted submarine warfare', or sinking merchant vessels on sight. By the end of the first war, more than 3,000 British flagged merchant and fishing vessels had been sunk and nearly 15,000 Merchant Seamen had died. During the Second World War, 4,700 British-flagged ships were sunk and more than 29,000 Merchant Seamen died. Since the Second World War, the British Merchant Navy has become steadily smaller, but has continued to help in wartime, notably during the Falklands War.
3 September marks Merchant Navy Day, when we honour the brave men and women who made many sacrifices to keep Britain alive during both World Wars, and appreciate the UK’s modern day seafarers who are responsible for transporting most of our everyday items, including such as food and fuel. In wartime, Britain depended on civilian cargo ships to import not only food and raw materials but, the munitions of war as well as transport soldiers overseas, and keep them supplied. The title 'Merchant Navy' was granted by King George V after the First World War to recognise the contribution made by merchant sailors.
Following many years of lobbying to bring about official recognition of the sacrifices made by merchant seafarers in two world wars and since, Merchant Navy Day became an official day of remembrance on 3 September 2000. On this day the Red Ensign, the official Merchant Navy flag, is flown across0 the UK.
Every year Seafarers UK promotes the Red Ensign, the UK Merchant Navy’s official flag, to be flown on 3rd September on civic buildings and landmark flagpoles. Parish, community, town, city, district and borough cou0ncils were all invited to take part, along with higher-tier local authorities and governments.
The Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry branch would like to announce that a Seafarers’ Service and flag raising will be held on Saturday September 3rd, this year. 10 45 AM: Assemble: for the 11am Service.
The local service is open to all organisations and others. It is hoped that family members of serving members and former members of the Merchant Navy, relatives and friends of not only the MN but, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Royal Navy, RNLI, Coast Guard / Watch, 11th Barry Sea Scout Group and others will also attend.
The Service will be held at the Merchant Navy, Monument, Barry. In holding a Seafarers’ Service, we acknowledge the vital role played by both the RAF and RN in Convoy duties. The presence of all branch and organisations standards will be appreciated. The Church and all that have assisted are thanked in advance. 10 45 AM: Assemble: for the 11am Service.
A Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry branch wreath will be laid during the service at the Merchant Navy Monument, all other organisations are welcome to lay wreaths at this event. We hope that all will continue to support and assist us in helping us to ensure that we: “Remember Them”. The MN Monument in Barry, records and tributes all those lost from the Vale.
MERCHANT NAVY DAY
September 3rd Every Year.