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National Maritime Day celebrated

Port Blair: The 49th National Maritime Day was celebrated at Dr B R Ambedkar Institute of Technology here today. The day is observed to commemorate the maiden voyage by an Indian Ship S S Loyalty of Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd to the United Kingdom on the same day in 1919. The day began with […]

Published: Friday, 06 April 2012
Last updated: 06 April 2012, 12:36 PM IST

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Port Blair: The 49th National Maritime Day was celebrated at Dr B R Ambedkar Institute of Technology here today.

The day is observed to commemorate the maiden voyage by an Indian Ship S S Loyalty of Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd to the United Kingdom on the same day in 1919.

The day began with hoisting of the flag at the institute by P P Paul, Senior Maritime Faculty, followed by a parade by maritime cadets. Various sports events and a cultural programme were also organised.