U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Corpo Tartan
- Name of Tartan:
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Corpo
- ITI Number:
- 7749
- Category:
- American Corporate
- Designer / Source:
- Miller, Michael J.
- Date:
- August 2008
- Copyright:
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
- Slog:
- NBN:NOR
- Colour Sequence:
- NBNORON
- Thread Count:
- N6 B98 N16 GO4 RR12 GO4 N74
- Notes:
-
Designed by Michael Miller of the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York State.
The tartan comprises four colors, each with special significance to
the Academy. The tartan?s primary fields are the Academy’s school colors, in shades of Ocean Blue and Haze Grey. The intervening squares of the pattern take on a blue-grey tone, suggesting the storm clouds of World War II, when the Academy was born. Crossing the grey are bands of maroon, representing the Battle Standard (battle flag) and the valor and sacrifice of "The 142" – . 142 Midshipmen who perished during World War II, the only
federal academy to send its students into battle. The US Merchant Marine Academy is the only federal academy entitled to display a battle standard, which signifies duty in war. The primary color of the Academy’s battle standard is maroon. Gold is also present, representing Officers or military. Woven sample from Strathmore.
