Thanks to all who responded to this survey.  The quick results are below.
The compilation of data is attached in a 123 file.

Of 23 United States responses the total days of leave ( Holiday, Vacation
and Sick) the                            first year of employment
Maximum:
                        Highest     51
56
                        Lowest     17
20
                        Average    31
37

In the UK the highest was 113

Ann Rybon
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Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
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St Michaels, Md 21663