United States Merchant Marine

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Seal of the U.S. Merchant Marine

English: The United States Merchant Marine consists of the merchant ships that are transport goods during time of peace and acts as an auxiliary to the United States Navy during times of war. Under hazardous conditions the merchant marine delivers troops and supplies for the military, as well as goods for the welfare of the country, often by convoy.

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		High demand in WWII	AB in WWII
Shipping articles for as 1786 voyage to Boston.	1778 ad recruiting "good" seamen for HMS Camilla.	Representative Maguire, sponsored en:Maguire Act of 1895	Crew of the Liberty Ship en:SS Booker T Washington

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Exxon Valdez

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AB's often secure cargo	AB's often set up twist locks	"Arnold R. Fesser, oiler, 17 years at sea: `We got a big job to do until this war is won. We will keep them sailing until the end. Then we have got time for holidays." October 14, 1944.	Merchant ship carrying mail from the United States to combat troops in war zone, ties up at a port in Korea. During Korean War.
For over three decades, Art Mercado has worked aboard NOAA ships, and has made friends in every port. He's now working a Chief Steward and Chief Cook.