U.S. Merchant Marine Flag, 5 x 3 feet, with their logo,'Invictus' and 'Since 1776'. The Merchant Marine is the fleet of U.S. civilian-owned merchant vessels, operated by either the government or the private sector, that engage in commerce or transportation of goods and services in and out of the navigable waters of the United States. A new flag was introduced on May 24, 1994, which reads 'In Peace and War' and '1775'. Donor's name and occasion information were not provided to the City Clerk's office.