Post by Administrator on Jul 5, 2022 9:00:31 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 Service
The 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.
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 Service
The 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.
