Poland’s wedding to the sea in Puck: President Karol Nawrocki commemorates 106th anniversary
In Puck, northern Poland, official ceremonies marked the 106th anniversary of Poland’s symbolic Wedding to the Baltic Sea – a historic event that secured Poland’s maritime access and laid the foundation for the country’s maritime economy. On February 10, 1920, General Józef Haller cast a platinum ring into the Baltic Sea, formally “marrying” Poland to the sea, a ceremony still celebrated as a symbol of Polish shipping and trade.
In brief
President of Poland Karol Nawrocki laid a wreath at the monument to General Józef Haller in the port of Puck during celebrations of the 106th anniversary of Poland's Wedding to the Sea. The ceremony ended with the playing of the Śpij Kolego signal, and in the morning the president attended a mass at the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, presided over by Bishop Wiesław Szlachetka. A day earlier, celebrations were organised by the town of Puck and the Marshal's Office of the Pomorskie Voivodeship. The Treaty of Versailles of 1919 granted Poland 147 kilometres of coastline, enabling the development of ports and the shipbuilding industry.
The day before, celebrations were organized by the City of Puck and the Marshal’s Office of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, engaging the local community, maritime organizations, and industry stakeholders, highlighting the strategic importance of Baltic access for the region.
Official ceremonies at Puck port
At Puck port, President Karol Nawrocki laid a wreath at the monument of General Haller. The ceremony concluded with the traditional military signal, “Śpij Kolego.” Earlier in the morning, the President attended a Mass for the homeland at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, led by Bishop Wiesław Szlachetka. He was accompanied by Minister Karol Rabenda.
Historical and economic significance
The anniversary emphasizes the strategic importance of Poland’s coastline for maritime trade, shipping, and national security. The 1919 Treaty of Versailles granted Poland 147 km of coastline, enabling the development of ports, shipyards, and maritime infrastructure, which remain pillars of Pomerania’s maritime economy today.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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