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10th Annual National Maritime Day

Bring the family out to the water’s edge in Canton to celebrate the 10th annual National Maritime Day celebration on Sunday, May 20, presented by the Baltimore Port Alliance.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., families will be able to enjoy a variety of tours, activities, and displays that celebrates The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore’s role as one of Maryland’s top economic drivers at 4601 Newgate Ave., Baltimore. Admission and activities are free. Local food trucks will be on site for dining options in addition to Kona Ice. See below for more information on free parking and shuttle information.

National Maritime Day activities will be staged around NS Savannah on Pier 13 in Canton. This is the only day of the year that the first nuclear-powered merchant ship is open to the public for tours. The Savannah was only one of four nuclear-powered cargo ships built and was deactivated in 1971. Since 2008, NS Savannah has been moored in Canton.

National Maritime Day, which is May 22, will be observed at the May 20 event through an onboard commemoration at 11:30 a.m., recognizing the 54th anniversary of the NS Savannah’s first port call to Baltimore. U.S. Maritime Administrator, Retired Rear Admiral Mark H. “Buz” Buzby, will be the keynote speaker. Capt. Joseph Loring of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Maryland-National Capital Region, will also offer remarks during the ceremony. A wreath laying and a water cannon salute provided by McAllister Towing and the Baltimore City Fire Boat will honor fallen merchant mariners.

Over 80 port exhibitors will be on hand with plenty of activities for all ages. LEGO Teach Fleet vessels will be on display, radio-controlled boat clubs will perform demonstrations in a 24-foot-by-56-foot pond or get a feel for how cargo moves at the port by climbing into a shipping container attached to a new Tier IV tractor courtesy of Rukert Terminals. A ham radio club will also operate from the boat deck of the NS Savannah for demonstrations as well.

Among the 20 vessels and ships to visit on the pier include tug boats, pilot launch, fire boats, Coast Guard vessels, Army tug boats and Baltimore City trash boat.

Free parking is available on Newgate Avenue, Newkirk Street and Leland Avenue. A Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration shuttle van will operate beginning at 9:30 a.m., to and from all of the parking areas to the event site.

For more information, contact Joe Wyatt at jwyatt@mdpilots.com or 410-276-1337, ext. 253.

Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 10:00am to 3:00pm

Canton Pier 13 4601 Newgate Ave., Baltimore, MD

Event Type

Festivals

Audience

Families, Kids

Topic

Educational

Price

Free

Contact Email

jwyatt@mdpilots.com

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