IMMEDIATE RELEASE             May 21, 2003

Duluth, Minn., U.S.A.—Maritime Day 2003 will be celebrated Thursday, May 22, in the Port of Duluth-Superior.

National Maritime Day, which is sponsored by the Propeller Club of the United States, commemorates the first steam vessel crossing of the Atlantic Ocean on May 22, 1819, by the SS Savannah.

Duluth Mayor Gary Doty and Superior Mayor Dave Ross will each issue proclamation setting May 22, 2003, aside in the Port of Duluth-Superior in recognition of the contributions of waterborne commerce to this community. The Mayors will also proclaim it Davis Helberg Day, recognizing Mr. Helberg during the ceremony for his retirement after 24 years of service as Duluth Seaway Port Authority director.

A seafarers’ memorial service will be included in the program, and guest speaker for the event is James H. I. Weakley, president of the Lake Carriers’ Association.

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CONTACT: Lisa Marciniak, Port Promotion Manager, phone 218-727-8525

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