FOR this Nostalgia edition we wanted to take a look at World Maritime Day.

A day to focus on and appreciate the contribution of the maritime industry for trade, and to ensure the safe and fair treatmentment of maritime workers of all nations.

This year's theme, Navigating the future: safety first! reflects the International Maritime Organization's work to enhance maritime safety and security, in tandem with the protection of the marine environment.

Maritime work is fundamental to the function of the modern world as shipping trade makes up 80% of global trade.

This trade involves people and communities all across the world with shipping being one of the most dependent and cheapest ways of transporting goods.

This global trade contributes towards the global prosperity of the countries which are involved.

World Maritime Day aims to promote sustainable shipping through new technology, maritime education and training, and security.

Many maritime buildings will be engulfed in blue light to promote this year's theme.

People who are involved with maritime trades are encouraged to promote the day on social media platforms to help raise awareness of the importance of this type of work.

Here in Cumbria maritime trade is fundamental to the area's historic growth and heritage.

Towns like Whitehaven, Workington, and Maryport were major players in the British maritime trade centuries ago.

Whitehaven in particular was the first largest port in the country along with London and Liverpool.

The area traded in goods like sugar, rum, and other commodities.

These photos show the county's link to the coast and how it has impacted on local heritage.