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Post by Admin on Apr 13, 2022 23:57:40 GMT
As we celebrated "Merchant Navy day" on the 3rd of September, here's a small clip that talks about a very small part of their contribution during WWII: LINK |
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Post by Admin on Apr 17, 2022 23:55:47 GMT
3rd September Every Year marks: Merchant Navy Day
Join the Merchant Navy Association on this day in mindful recognition of those who lost their lives in both times of conflict and peace.
We hold dear our past friends and colleagues as well as all those who sailed near and afar with our countries health and wellbeing in mind.
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Post by Admin on Jul 4, 2022 20:58:42 GMT
Merchant Navy Day – September 3, 2022
United Kingdom.Merchant Navy Day is observed annually on September 3. In recognition of their sacrifice in World War I, King George V bestowed the title of Merchant Navy on British merchant seafarers. They are often regarded as the forgotten and invisible navy community. Modern-day merchant seafarers are responsible for the U.K.’s imports, including food and other daily products and goods. On this day, the Red Ensign is flown across the country to honor the brave men and women of the Merchant Navy.
HISTORY OF MERCHANT NAVY DAYMerchant Navy Day is observed in the U.K. on September 3. The day commemorates an event in 1939 during World War II when the first U.K. merchant ship, “SS Athenia,” was torpedoed and sunk by Germany with a loss of over 120 passengers and crew. Merchant Navy Day raises public awareness of the country’s ongoing dependence on merchant seafarers. The Seafarers’ Charity (formerly Seafarers U.K.) started the Fly the Red Ensign for the Merchant Navy Day campaign in 2015 to address ‘sea blindness,’ providing an opportunity to pay tribute to merchant seafarers. Merchant Navy Day became an official day of remembrance in 2000. The Merchant Navy was the title coined by King George V to recognize the sacrifice of merchant seafarers in World War I, and several other nations have adopted the title since. During wartime, the Merchant Navy became an essential part of the support to carry servicemen and their supplies overseas. Around 185,000 people, civilians, and volunteers served in the Merchant Navy at the time. They were involved in the Battle of the Atlantic, struggling to deliver food, fuel, equipment, and raw materials. Over 14,000 people died in World War I, and more than 30,000 in World War II. The Merchant Navy kept Britain afloat during both World Wars and is now responsible for delivering more than 90% of the U.K.’s imports and exports. The Merchant Navy consists of commercial and trading ships and their crews, and the ships fly the Red Ensign. The day is an opportunity to honor the brave men and women of the merchant seafarers for their service and sacrifice. LINK
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Post by Admin on Jul 5, 2022 9:13:21 GMT
MERCHANT NAVY DAY
September 3rd Every Year.
THE MERCHANT NAVY WAS THERE EVERY DAY 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, such as food and fuel. On this day the Red Ensign, the official Merchant Navy flag, is flown across the UK. 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. 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 councils were all invited to take part, along with higher-tier local authorities and governments. 2022 Merchant Navy Day Commemorative ServiceThe Association is currently organising the 2022 Merchant Navy Day Commemorative Service at the Merchant Navy War Memorial, Trinity Gardens, Tower Hill, London on Sunday 4th September.  We anticipate that Trinity Square Gardens will be opened to the public at about 1130 hours and the parade will begin at 1230 hours, followed by the service. Further details will be published closer to the event. The Merchant Navy continues to supply Britain to this day with a staggering 95% of all goods entering Britain doing so via shipping. It’s fitting on Merchant Navy Day to recognise the sacrifices made by seafarers in both World Wars and their continued importance today.
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