Post by Administrator on Aug 16, 2023 20:19:06 GMT
The local Merchant Navy Day Annual Service will be held on Saturday September 2nd at 11AM at the Merchant Navy Memorial/Monument in front of the Vale of Glamorgan Civic offices in Barry. Although the event is near Barry docks, the tribute is for all lost from the surrounding areas, and the Vale and all from further away that sailed from Barry many not to return. Merchant Navy Day itself is observed annually on September 3rd Nationally in recognition of Seamen of the Merchant Service and the sacrifice in both World Wars and conflicts since also all that sail today.
King George V bestowed the title of Merchant Navy on all 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 honour the brave men and women of the Merchant Navy.
Our local service on the 2nd precedes the National service on the 3rd , the Merchant Navy Day Commemorative Service at the CWGC Merchant Navy Memorial, Tower Hill, London, on Sunday 3rd September which is open to all as is our Service in the Vale, the dates may vary that many seafarers’ can attend more than one service.
On 30th October 1945 the Houses of Parliament unanimously carried the following resolution expressing gratitude to the Merchant Navy on the victorious end of the war;
“That the thanks of this house be accorded to the officers and men of the Merchant Navy for the steadfastness with which they maintained our stocks of food and materials; for their services in transporting men and munitions to all battles over all seas, and for the gallantry with which, through a civilian service, they met and fought the constant attacks of the enemy.”
The right honourable Alfred Barnes, Minister of War Transport said; “The Merchant Navy never faltered. To him we our preservation and our very lives.”
King George V bestowed the title of Merchant Navy on all 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 honour the brave men and women of the Merchant Navy.
Our local service on the 2nd precedes the National service on the 3rd , the Merchant Navy Day Commemorative Service at the CWGC Merchant Navy Memorial, Tower Hill, London, on Sunday 3rd September which is open to all as is our Service in the Vale, the dates may vary that many seafarers’ can attend more than one service.
On 30th October 1945 the Houses of Parliament unanimously carried the following resolution expressing gratitude to the Merchant Navy on the victorious end of the war;
“That the thanks of this house be accorded to the officers and men of the Merchant Navy for the steadfastness with which they maintained our stocks of food and materials; for their services in transporting men and munitions to all battles over all seas, and for the gallantry with which, through a civilian service, they met and fought the constant attacks of the enemy.”
The right honourable Alfred Barnes, Minister of War Transport said; “The Merchant Navy never faltered. To him we our preservation and our very lives.”