Our Blog
We know it’s important for our members to stay in the loop, so we endeavor to update our American Merchant Marine Veterans blog frequently. Give our current articles and journal entries a read!
Our Inspiration
Every single one of our members has a story to tell. We’re never hard pressed for an idea when faced with the stories, memories, trials, and tribulations our seamen share. Tales of triumph, tales of sorrow, funny anecdotes—we want to hear them all. We want to tell your story!
But our writing won’t stop there. We would feel lost and disconnected today without coverage of our many events. Our hope is to chronicle every memorial, every overdue honor, and every spirited gathering our members participate in. Relevant current events won’t stay to the wayside either—we’ll keep you up to date on legislation efforts and other news pertinent to our organization in general.
In short, we’re quite lucky to have such a plethora of muses. Our inspiration for maintaining this blog will always be you: our beloved family of Veterans. Our history drives our service, and our members drive our memories.
Our Articles
AMMV Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the United States Merchant Marine Battle of the Margaretta
This article is published in the Spring/Summer 2025 AMMV News Magazine by Patrick Cotter The American Revolutionary War began on April 19, 1775, at the battles of Lexington and Concord in the Province of Massachusetts. In early May 1775, reports of the battles and the...
LIVE Dedication: ABMC West Coast WW2 Merchant Mariner’s Memorial
Dear AMMV members, friends, & supporters: You’re invited to watch an upcoming LIVE STREAM presentation: Dedication of WW2 Merchant Mariners' Memorial PlaqueNational Maritime Day | MAY 22, 2025 | 10:00AM (PST)The Presidio in San Francisco, CA.WATCH HERE...