An updated repost on National Maritime Day. In 1933, the US Congress created National Maritime Day to recognize the maritime industry in the United States. The date chosen to celebrate the new holiday was May 22, in honor of the … Continue reading
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In the US, National Maritime Day is May 22nd. The day was chosen to commemorate the departure from Savannah, Georgia of the American steamship, SS Savannah, first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean, on May 24, 1819. To celebrate National Maritime Day, the Baltimore Port … Continue reading
In 1819, the SS Savannah was first steamship in the world to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Despite this accomplishment, the Savannah was a commercial failure and was converted back to sail shortly after returning from Europe. It is somehow fitting that … Continue reading