Merchant Navy Day is celebrated every year on September 3. It was coined by King George V to acknowledge the sacrifice of merchant seafarers in the First World War. As we celebrate Merchant Marine Day 2022, in fresh headline have selected Merchant Marine Day 2022 images, Happy Merchant Marine Day wallpapers, Merchant Marine Day quotes and messages that you can download and send to all your loved ones as greetings for the day. Merchant Marine Day 2022: date, history, meaning and more about the day marked in recognition of the sacrifices of merchant seafarers during World War II.
Merchant Navy Day commemorates an event in 1939 during the Second World War when the UK’s first merchant ship, “SS Athenia”, was torpedoed and sunk by Germany with the loss of over 120 passengers and crew. This day raises public awareness of the country’s dependence on merchant seafarers. The Merchant Marine is essential for transporting service members and their supplies overseas during war. It kept Britain afloat through both world wars and is now responsible for delivering more than 90 percent of UK imports and exports. During World War I, more than 14,000 people died, and during World War II, more than 30,000 died. Merchant Marine Day 2022 Greetings – Inspirational Quotes, WhatsApp Messages and HD Wallpapers to commemorate the sacrifice of Merchant Marines on this day.
Merchant Marine Day is an opportunity for everyone to honor the men and women of merchant seafarers for their service and sacrifice. Here are HD images and wallpapers that you can download and send to your friends and family as Merchant Marine Day 2022 greetings.
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On this day, Red Ensign is flown. It is the flag of the British Merchant Navy and was nicknamed the Red Duster. The Merchant Navy was necessary for Britain’s survival, as all of Britain’s oil came by sea, half of her food, and most of her raw materials. It played a crucial role during the Battle of the Atlantic. They had a higher proportional mortality rate than any British armed force during World War II. Here are HD images and wallpapers that you can download and send to everyone as greetings for Merchant Marine Day 2022. I wish you all Happy Merchant Marine Day 2022!
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