The United States Merchant Marine refers collectively to U.S.-flagged commercial vessels, both privately and federally owned, and the civilian mariners who crew them. Both the civilian mariners and th
Flag of the United States Merchant Marine Higher Resolution
Civil ensign of an American merchant brig captured by HMS Borer during the War of 1812
A torpedoed merchant ship in the Atlantic Ocean during WWII.
A U.S. Flag Ship
The United States Merchant Marine Academy is a United States service academy in Kings Point, New York. It trains its midshipmen to serve as officers in the United States Merchant Marine, branches of t
United States Merchant Marine
…U.S. seafarers to crew its growing fleet of tankers in 2008. In 2007, Overseas Shipholding Group and the Maritime Administration agreed to allow American maritime academy cadets to train aboard OSG's international flag vessels. The Military Sealift Command (MSC), an arm of the Navy, serves the entire Department of Defense…
Aerial view of United States Merchant Marine Academy
George W. Bush delivering the commencement address at the academy.
Members of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy march, during the 58th Presidential Inauguration, Washington, D.C., 20 Jan. 2017.
Secretaries Cup Rivalry football game between the Merchant Marine Academy and Coast Guard Academy