Location – Owensboro, KY Convention Center – 501 West 2nd Street
Kentucky Legend Pier weather permitting otherwise inside the front lobby of convention center
Start Time – 3:00 PM CST & should last no more than 60 minutes
The International Propeller Club of the United States – Port of Evansville, IN welcomes you to the National Maritime Day celebration. This day as recognized by the United States Congress in 1933, shall be observed as a “National Maritime Day†a holiday that both honors and celebrates the Merchant Marine and the first steam-powered transoceanic voyage when the American Steamship Savannah set sail from the port of Savannah, GA in 1819.
CEREMONY PROGRAM
 Welcome – Mickey Hammers / Propeller Club Port President National Anthem – Jake Tabor / Local Band Director
 Pledge of Allegiance
 Maritime Day Opening Comments – Mickey Hammers
 Keynote Speakers
o Owensboro River Port – Brian Wright / President / CEO Daviess County Commissioner – George Wathen
 Reading of US Federal Proclamation – George Wathen Wreath Ceremony in honor of all Brave Mariners
o Playing of Taps – Owensboro VFW
o Retrieval of Wreath – Evansville Marine Service Closing Prayer – Tom Epperson / Corn Island Shipyard Dismissal
THANK YOU
The International Propeller Club of the United States – Port of Evansville, IN would like to provide a special thank you to all those that provided support to help celebrate our Maritime Day Celebration as well as the continued support of our club.
