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The United States Merchant Marine is the fleet of U.S. civilian-owned merchant vessels, operated by either the government or the private sector, that engage in commerce or transportation of goods and services in and out of the navigable waters of the United States. The Merchant Marine is responsible for transporting cargo and passengers during peace time. In time of war, the Merchant Marine is an auxiliary to the Navy, and can be called upon to deliver troops and supplies for the military.
- Related: The Marine Society, National Maritime Day, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Ship transport, United States Maritime Service
| Heave Ho — The United States Merchant M... Heave Ho — The United States Merchant Marine Anthem www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lyrics/merchant.htm - Web |
| Sea History at the National Maritime Historical So... Sea History at the National Maritime Historical Society www.seahistory.org/html/home.htm - Web |
| The Marine Society The Marine Society www.mscos.ac.uk - Web |
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| Women and the Sea: The Mariner's Museum. Women and the Sea: The Mariner's Museum. www.mariner.org/women/index.htm - Web |
| Women in Maritime History Women in Maritime History www.nps.gov/safr/historyculture/maritimewomenhistory.htm - Web |
| Lyrics to the official Merchant Marine song, "Heav... Lyrics to the official Merchant Marine song, "Heave Ho! My Lads, Heave Ho!", music and lyrics by Jack Lawrence www.usmm.org/heaveho.html - Web |
| Compilation of Maritime Law (U.S. 2006) Compilation of Maritime Law (U.S. 2006) www.marad.dot.gov/.../Compilation%20of%20Maritime%20Law.pdf - Web |
| American Merchant Marine at War - Revolution to Wo... American Merchant Marine at War - Revolution to World War II to today www.usmm.org - Web |
| Maritime Trade & Transportation 2002 Maritime Trade & Transportation 2002 www.bts.gov/.../index.html - Web |
| “Liberty Ships and Victory Ships, America’s Lifeli... “Liberty Ships and Victory Ships, America’s Lifeline in War”, a National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) lesson plan www.nps.gov/.../116liberty_victory_ships.htm - Web |
