The Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) promotes the safety, dignity and improved working environment for the men and women serving in North American and international maritime workplaces. Founded in 1834, the Institute is a voluntary, ecumenical agency affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Take a closer look…
Retired Mariners
MA Student Ann Hilker from Parsons The New School for Design used materials from SCI’s archives to conduct research on the American Merchant Mariners
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The Joseph Conrad Memorial Library November 30, 2012 Although entertainment options have evolved for men and women at sea, reading and writing centers have played a part in helping seafarers stay connected for years. In this article by High School More...
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US Merchant Marine Oral History Project Launches November 12, 2012 A new initiative to capture the stories of the merchant marine via recorded interviews launches on the SCI Digital Archives website. More...
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Merchant Marine Mural at 25 South Street
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For many years, a mural depicting the crucial role of the US Merchant Marine in the 1944 Normandy Invasion hung in the lobby of SCI’s headquarters at 25 South Street.
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SCI Honors and Remembers Mariners
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Participants placed a memorial wreath on the waters of the New York Harbor near the Merchant Mariners’ Memorial in Battery Park as part of SCI’s ceremony for National Maritime Day.
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A Day of Remembrance for Mariners
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by the Rev. Megan Sanders On May 19, the Seamen's Church Institute held a memorial service in honor of those members of the Merchant Marine who have given their lives in service to our country....
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SS Henry Bacon Remembrance Sponsored by the Norwegian Embassy Washington, DC Delivered February 23, 2007 Douglas B. StevensonDirector, Center for Seafaers’ RightsThe Seamen’s Church Institute
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