May 22^nd is National Maritime Day, first declared so by Congress in 1933. 
 Its observance honors the contributions of the American Merchant Marine, civilians who have defended the freedom of the United States since 1775, and who executed the largest sealift the world has ever known during World War II. 
 Observance of National Maritime Day also honors the maritime industry and the benefits it brings Americans in terms of transportation, jobs, goods, and recreational opportunities. 
Maritime Day observances will be conducted all over the country in 2008—watch this space for news!

 Did you know? 
National Maritime Day has been declared a Day of Remembrance and Prayer for Mariners and People of the Sea by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. 
This Day of Remembrance and Prayer will be observed nationwide on May 22^nd, 2008.

 Is your organization planning an observance for National Maritime Day, or during National Transportation Week
(May 14-20, 2008)?  Let us know, and we’ll add it to our calendar!

A short history on the celebration of Maritime Day

For Maritime Day Celebration in your area