5 April: National Maritime Day

The National Maritime Day (NMD) is observed every year on 5 April to commemorate the maiden voyage of the first Indian owned ship “SS Loyalty” (the first ship of the Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd) sailed from Bombay to London on 5th April 1919. It was crucial step for India shipping history when sea routes ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Topics: Days and Events • National Maritime Day • SS Loyalty