National Maritime Day

National Maritime Day

National Maritime Day is a United States holiday created to recognize the maritime industry. It is observed on May 22, the date that the American steamship "Savannah" set sail from Savannah, Georgia on the first ever transoceanic voyage under steam power. The holiday was created by the United States Congress on May 20, 1933.

See also

* Maritime Day

References

* [http://www.marad.dot.gov/Maritime_Day_2006/Maritime%20Day_History.html A Short History on National Maritime Day] .


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