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A United States World War II recruiting poster for the merchant marine

The British Merchant Navy, known simply as the Merchant Navy, is the maritime register of the United Kingdom, and describes the seagoing commercial interests of UK-registered ships and their crews. Merchant Navy vessels fly the Red Ensign, and are regulated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Marina mercante para niños

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