Statements (34)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:award
tradition |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Christianity
Catholic Church |
| gptkbp:date |
varies by location
|
| gptkbp:features |
prayers
decorated vessels procession of boats sprinkling of holy water |
| gptkbp:firstHeld |
ancient times
|
| gptkbp:frequency |
annual
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Blessing of the Fleet
|
| gptkbp:notablePlace |
gptkb:Darwin,_Australia
gptkb:Mobile,_Alabama gptkb:New_Orleans,_Louisiana gptkb:Biloxi,_Mississippi gptkb:Galveston,_Texas gptkb:St._Augustine,_Florida |
| gptkbp:origin |
Mediterranean countries
|
| gptkbp:practicedIn |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Italy gptkb:Portugal gptkb:Spain gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to ensure safety and good fortune for fishing vessels and crews
|
| gptkbp:relatedEvent |
seafood festivals
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Saint_Peter
gptkb:fish gptkb:Saint_Francis_of_Paola maritime communities |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Biloxi
gptkb:Brunswick |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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