Post by Admin on Aug 22, 2022 17:00:19 GMT
In July 1941, Winston Churchill said: “The Merchant Navy, with Allied comrades, night and day, in weather fair or foul, faces not only the ordinary perils on the sea, but the sudden assaults of war from beneath the waters or from the sky.
“But for the Merchant Navy who bring us the food and munitions of war, Britain would be in a perilous state and ... the Army, Navy, and Air Force could not operate.”
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.
Seafarers’ Service September the 3rd, at Barry.
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. (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.
The Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry branch.
“But for the Merchant Navy who bring us the food and munitions of war, Britain would be in a perilous state and ... the Army, Navy, and Air Force could not operate.”
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.
Seafarers’ Service September the 3rd, at Barry.
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. (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.
The Merchant Navy Association (Wales) Barry branch.