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National Maritime Day

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07-Apr-22

On 5^th April National Maritime Day is celebrated across the country annually. This day has been dedicated to maritime trade’s role in the development of the country’s economy, and also the country’s strategic location as well as the role in global trade.

Overview:

India was an essential part of the Silk Route and acted as the node connecting Europe and the Middle East to the countries located in East Asia.
This day is celebrated annually with a particular theme based on which all events are organized.
The day also looks to improve the condition of India’s maritime trade and provides help so that it can reach new heights.

History of this day

In the year 1919, while India was ruled by the British, on 5^th April, a ship named SS Loyalty, sailed from Mumbai to London. The Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd owned this ship and this company was the biggest large-scale shipping company that was owned entirely by Indians. Hence, this event became important as the waterways along with the subcontinent of India were still under British rule.