Merchant Navy Day

We invite you to join us in commemorating those who served and lost their lives in the Merchant Navy. If you are unable to make it in person, please consider registering for the live stream.

Registration via website.

In 2010 the New Zealand Government announced that they would join Britain and other Commonwealth countries to commemorate those who served in the Merchant Navy during wartime. The date chosen was 3rd September as this observes the sinking of the first British merchant ship in 1939, just hours after WWII was declared. 2022 marks the 83rd anniversary.