It is possible to visit the only Polish submarine, to watch the naval commandos show and to perceive to military concerts of the bands – on Sunday, the inhabitants of the Tricity and tourists took part in the celebration of the Navy. The day before this year's Naval Academy graduates were promoted to the first officer's degree.
The main celebrations of the Navy festival were held as all year in Gdynia and were the culmination of the Sea Days that lasted from 21 to 30 June. The celebrations began with the raising of the large flag gala on the MW ships, later there was an appeal at the ship-museum ORP Lightning. – According to Eugeniusz Kwiatkowski [one of the founders of the Port of Gdynia – ed.] "Poland without its own sea coast and without its own fleet will never be united either independently, economically and politically, nor respected in a large household of states and nations, nor able to safe the conditions of existence, work, advancement and prosperity of its citizens," he said to the sailors and residents of the Tri-City and guests of Cadm. Jarosław Ziemianski, Inspector of the Navy of Poland. He besides thanked sailors for his service at sea General Marek Sokołowski, General Commander of RSZ. During the appeal, medals and awards were presented to well-deserved sailors, and a minute of silence was celebrated. Sergeant. Matthew Sitka, a soldier who died, carrying out tasks on the Polish-Belarusian border. Celebration was celebrated by the Christmas salute – 21 cannonfires from the deck of the ORP "Sleep" – and a parade with military honorary assistance.
After authoritative celebrations, the sailors invited everyone to a picnic held on South Molo in Gdynia. Undoubtedly, his top attraction was the anticipation of visiting ships belonging to the Polish fleet: ORP “Pyorun”, ORP ‘Albatros’ and Eagle ORP. The second is the only Polish submarine, so it is no wonder that they wanted to see it close the crowds. The first people got in line at 7:00 in the morning. The sailors who service them regular were guided by the units, so visitors received quite a few information not only about how the ship was built, but besides about the service itself. Many people eagerly waited for a show of training commandos from JW Formosis. Picnic was besides an chance to discuss the anticipation of joining the ranks of sailors. By evening there were besides concerts. The phase was performed by, among others, the Vocal squad of the Naval Club of the Riviera, Pejot teams from the Aviation Military Academy, Winderain and Oberschlesien.
AMW officers
The day before, Saturday, June 29th, Naval Academy promoted graduates for the first officer's degree – a naval lieutenant. Among the 89 AMW graduates, 28 graduated from the Division of Navigation and Ship's Armourment, 26 – the Mechanical-Electrics Department, 35 – the Marine Command and Operations Department. In the ceremony that took place on board ORP Lightning, took part, among others, undersecretary of state Stanisław Wzątek, who read the letter of the National Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz addressed to graduates of the academy. "The future and safety of Poland will depend on your determination, hard work and talent. Your task will be to confirm that the Polish Army is simply a guarantor of our security, which always stands up to the task and in all situation is able to effectively defend our borders and the Polish coast”, wrote Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. To postgraduate students Naval Academy He besides turned to her rector-commandant kadm. prof. dr hab. Tomasz Szubrycht. all word has quite a few meaning. In the case of the word ‘promotion’, it is clear that it means the first degree of officer. But on that day 1 more meaning of the word is to be recalled. Promotion in chess means converting a pawn into a figure. Dear alumni, from now on, you have a very crucial place in the armed forces. As officers, you will be liable for subordinate sailors and soldiers," said the Rector-Commander. During the officer's promotion, the best subjects of the AMW were awarded: Lt. Mar. Bartosz Słupczewski, Lt. Mar. Filip Mucha and Lt. Mar. Alexander Poletyło.
New Navy lieutenants finished the authoritative part of the ceremony with a parade before ORP Lightning.
