Bulk Carriers 1970-1979

The bulk carrier AGIOS NIKOLAOS III, 25,524 dwt, built in January 1970 by Mitsui Zosen K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Titan Intercontinental Carriers Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier CINDY, 31,762 dwt, built in February 1970 by Mitsui Zosen K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Viafiel Compania Naviera S.A. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier HELLAS IN ETERNITY, 30.243 dwt, built in February 1970 by Brodogradiliste “III Maj”, Rijeka, Yugoslavia, for Eternity Shipping Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier KONKAR RESOLUTE, 44,492 dwt, built in February 1970 by Mitsui Zosen K.K., Tamano, Japan, for Konkar Resolute Corporation under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier FIFTH AVENUE, 19.361 dwt, built in March 1970 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Innoshima, Japan, for Lunar Steamship Corporation under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier HELENE, 26,176 dwt, built in March 1970 by Austin & Pickersgill, Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Hamilton Transport Co. Inc. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier LARRY L, 26,875 dwt, built in March 1970 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Elfortuna Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier NORTHWIND, 18,756 dwt, built in March 1970 by Compania Euskalduna de Construccion y Reparacion de Buques, Bilbao, Spain for Westwind Africa Line under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier AGIA ERINI II, 31,904 dwt, built in April 1970 by Mitsui Zosen K.K., Osaka, Japan for Tramp Shipping Co., Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier DORIC ARROW, 30.275 dwt, built in May 1970 by Brodogradiliste “III Maj”, Rijeka, Yugoslavia, for Ocean Transports Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MARYLISA, 27,053 dwt, built in May 1970 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan for Parnassos Shipping Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier CATHERINE L, 26,875 dwt, built in June 1970 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Elsolas Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GEORGE S. EMBIRICOS, 32,785 dwt, built in June 1970 by Mitsui Zosen K.K., Tamano, Japan for Alba Steamship Co., Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier SOUTHWIND, 18,724 dwt, built in June 1970 by Astilleros Espanoles S.A., Bilbao, Spain for Westwind Africa Line Ltd. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, 19.344 dwt, built in June 1970 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Innoshima, Japan, for Solar Navigation Corporation under Liberian flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer).

The bulk carrier CARYATIS, 17,350 dwt, built in July 1970 by Sanoyasu Dockyard Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Seatraders Navigation Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier FROSO, 31,915 dwt, built in July 1970 by Mitsui Zosen K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Olymbos Shipping Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ZITA, 27,081 dwt, built in July 1970 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Parthenon Shipping Corporation under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier WESTWIND, 18,770 dwt, built in August 1970 by Astilleros Espanoles S.A., Bilbao, Spain, for Westwind Africa Line Ltd. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier CORONIA, 19,163 dwt, built in September 1970 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Innoshima, Japan, for Islamorada Compania Naviera S.A. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier EKTOR, 29,707 dwt, built in September 1970 by N.V. Boelwerf S.A., Tamise, Belgium, for Marmandato Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ICAROS, 17,350 dwt, built in September 1970 by Sanoyasu Dockyard Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Seaways Navigation Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier COUNTY CLARE, 26,185 dwt, built in October 1970 by Austin & Pickersgill, Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Saturn Shipping Co. Ltd. under British flag.

The bulk carrier GEORGIOS XYLAS, 31,760 dwt, built in October 1970 by Mitsui Zosen K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Aegean Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GRECIAN SPIRIT, 41,430 dwt, built in November 1970 by Scotts’ Shipbuilding Co. (1969) Ltd., Greenock, UK, for Spirit Maritime Corporation under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier ALKYONIA, 19,205 dwt, built in December 1970 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Innoshima, Japan, for Marcuento Compania Naviera S.A. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier APOLLON, 30,295 dwt, built in December 1970 by Brodogradiliste “III Maj”, Rijeka, Yugoslavia, for Apollon Shipping Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier AEGIS DESTINY, 26,984 dwt, built in January 1971 by Astilleros Espanoles, S.A., Bilbao, Spain, for Sudantlantica Navegacion S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier KONKAR INTREPID, 76,548 dwt, built in January 1971 by Mitsui Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Tamano, Japan, for Konkar Intrepid Corporation under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier GRACE L, 26,875 dwt, built in February 1971 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Elshippers, Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MASTER STEFANOS, 31,802 dwt, built in February 1971 by Mitsui Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Libra Shipping Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier CAPTAIN DIAMANTIS, 67,760 dwt, built in March 1971 by Mitsui Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Tamano, Japan, for Sanmannas Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PATRICIA L, 26,885 dwt, built in March 1971 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Elnavigators, Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier SEA PIONEER, 19,344 dwt, built in March 1971 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Innoshima Japan, for Sarma Navigation S.A. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier CHRYSANTHI G. L., 28,560 dwt, built in April 1971 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Cosmar Shipping Corporation under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier KYNTHIA, 19,235 dwt, built in April 1971 by Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd., Onomichi, Japan, for Viafiel Compania Naviera S.A. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier AEGIS KINGDOM, 26,984 dwt, built in May 1971 by Astilleros Espanoles S.A., Bilbao, Spain, for Estrella Dominante de Navegacion, S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANGELIC GRACE, 66,150 dwt, built in June 1971 by Mitsui Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Tamano, Japan, for Aggeliki Charis Compania Maritima S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ATTICA, 22,295 dwt, built in June 1971 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Attica Shipping Co. S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier DIMITROS CRITICOS, 28,619 dwt, built in July 1971 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Prinkipos Compania Maritima S.A. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier ISLAND ARCHON, 25,309 dwt, built in July 1971 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Maizuru, Japan, for Triad Shipping Co. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier JOHN LYRAS, 34,749 dwt, built in July 1971 by Doxford & Sunderland Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Ancla Maritima S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier LOUSSIOS, 57.560 dwt, built in July 1971 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Ikon Corporation under Liberian flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer).

The bulk carrier UNTER DEN LINDEN, 19.235 dwt, built in July 1971 by Onomichi Dockyard Co. Ltd., Onomichi, Japan, for Jupiter Maritima S.A. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier AEGIS BRAVERY, 26,689 dwt, built in August 1971 by Astilleros Espanoles, S.A., Bilbao, Spain, for Carga Atlantica Nav. S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANTAIOS, 28,851 dwt, built in August 1971 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Antaios Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag. (Joe McMillan collection).

The bulk carrier GOLDEN CROWN, 21,702 dwt, built in October 1971 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Golden Evangelistria Steamship Inc. under Greek flag. (Louis Bosschaart).

The bulk carrier ISLAND SUN, 25,342 dwt, built in October 1971 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Maizuru, Japan, for Delta Marine Corporation under Liberian flag. (Michael Cassar).

The bulk carrier MARIA VOYAZIDES, 28,741 dwt, built in October 1971 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Regina Shipping Corporation under Liberian flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer).

The bulk carrier DIAS, 28,855 dwt, built in November 1971 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Dias Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag. (Jean M. Otten).

The bulk carrier FLISVOS, 34,749 dwt, built in December 1971 by Doxford & Sunderland Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Compania Arkadia de Navegacion S.A under Greek flag. (Skyfotos).

The bulk carrier AEGIS PROGRESS, 26,689 dwt, built in January 1972 by Astilleros Espanoles S.A., Bilbao, Spain, for Trikera Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag. (Jean M. Otten).

The bulk carrier CORNILIOS, 28,741 dwt, built in January 1972 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Crown Shipping Corporation under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier DORYFOROS, 32,785 dwt, built in January 1972 by Mitsui Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Tamano, Japan, for Dolphin Marine Corporation under Greek flag. (Joe McMillan collection).

The bulk carrier GOLDEN SWORD, 21.727 dwt, built in January 1972 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Golden Kimisis Steamship Inc. under Greek flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer).

The bulk carrier APOLLON, 22,240 dwt, built in February 1972 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Athenian Shipping Co., S.A. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier GOLDEN CHARIOT, 21,727 dwt, built in February 1972 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Golden Agiogalusena Steamship Inc. under Greek flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer).

The bulk carrier VENTHISIKIMI, 28,855 dwt, built in February 1972 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Venthisikimi Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier APOLLODORUS, 22,235 dwt, built in March 1972 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Pelineon Shipping Co., S.A. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier GOLDEN SPEAR, 21,727 dwt, built in March 1972 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Golden Nagos Steamship Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PANAGOS D. PATERAS, 28,712 dwt, built in March 1972 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Diamond Freighters Corporation under Greek flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer).

The bulk carrier TRITON, 28,857 dwt, built in March 1972 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Tritonas Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier IATIS, 30,235 dwt, built in April 1972 by Brodogradiliste “III Maj”, Rijeka, Yugoslavia, for Compania de Navegacion Malteza S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier KONKAR INDOMITABLE, 76,764 dwt, built in April 1972 by Mitsui Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Tamano, Japan, for Konkar Indomitable Corporation under Greek flag. (Skyfotos).

The bulk carrier ORESTIA, 19,198 dwt, built in April 1972 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Mukaishima, Japan, for Incaica Compania Armadora S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PYTHIA, 17,365 dwt, built in April 1972 by Sanoyasu Dockyard Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Western Sealanes Corporation under Liberian flag. (Mike Lennon).

The bulk carrier KAPODISTRIAS, 28,724 dwt, built in May 1972 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Compania Naviera Kanaris S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ATHOL, 22,227 dwt, built in June 1972 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Skapos Shipping Co. S.A. under Liberian flag. (Risto Brzoza).

The bulk carrier NAFTOPOROS, 28,732 dwt, built in June 1972 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Anna Building Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier NICOLAOS S. EMBIRICOS, 32,785 dwt, built in June 1972 by Mitsui Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Tamano, Japan, for Navegadora Ultramar, S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PARALOS, 17,354 dwt, built in June 1972 by Sanoyasu Dockyard Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Transatlantic Investment Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier SAPPORO OLYMPICS, 28,565 dwt, built in June 1972 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Cycladic Marine Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier AKADEMOS, 22,233 dwt, built in July 1972 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Skopos Shipping Co., S.A. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier OLYNTHIA, 19,189 dwt, built in July 1972 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Mukaishima, Japan, for Figueras Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PINDAR, 34,749 dwt, built in July 1972 by Doxford & Sunderland Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Egatina Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ACROPOLIS, 22,225 dwt, built in August 1972 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Acropolis Shipping Co., S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANDROS TRANSPORT, 22,258 dwt, built in August 1972 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Atlantic Star Navigation Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier AVLIS, 28,562 dwt, built in August 1972 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Meltemi Shipping Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier KYRIAKI, 61,548 dwt, built in August 1972 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Nagoya, Japan, for Roal Shipping Co., S.A under Greek flag. [depicted with subsequent name JADE GLORIOUS (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer)].

The bulk carrier MARITSA P. LEMOS, 31,329 dwt, built in August 1972 by Brodogradiliste “III Maj”, Rijeka, Yugoslavia, for Portaitissa Corporation under Greek flag. (Jean M. Otten).

The bulk carrier PERGAMOS, 17,327 dwt, built in August 1972 by Sanoyasu Dockyard Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Mercury Shipping Co., Ltd. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier ELLISPONTOS, 28,647 dwt, built in September 1972 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Ayr Shipping Co., Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ERMIS, 29,777 dwt, built in September 1972 by N.V. Boelwerf S.A., Tamise, Belgium, for Estrella Valiente Navegacion S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier AMILLA, 22,232 dwt, built in October 1972 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Amilla Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier DORIC FLAME, 28,761 dwt, built in October 1972 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Doric Bulk Carriers Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PANORMOS, 17,320 dwt, built in October 1972 by Sanoyasu Dockyard Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Overseas Marine Carriers Inc. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier STAMY, 60,469 dwt, built in October 1972 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Maizuru, Japan, for Cosmian Compania Naviera under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier LOUCAS N, 22,188 dwt, built in November 1972 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Seacrest Navigation Co., S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANTIOCHIA, 19,198 dwt, built in December 1972 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Mukaishima, Japan, for Pedregal Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer).

The bulk carrier WORLD APOLLO, 36,936 dwt, built in December 1972 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Roscoe Shipping Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier EVRYALOS, 17.334 dwt, built in January 1973 by Sanoyasu Dockyard Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Maritime Finance, Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier LOKRIS, 28,636 dwt, built in January 1973 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Interocean Marine Transport Inc. under Greek flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer).

The bulk carrier NICOLAOS PATERAS, 30,888 dwt, built in January 1973 by Brodogradiliste “III Maj”, Rijeka, Yugoslavia, for Fathersisland Corp. of Liberia under Greek flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer).

The bulk carrier POUKOU, 34,338 dwt, built in January 1973 by Mitsui Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Pure Bulk Carriers Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier SEA TIGER, 22,274 dwt, built in January 1973 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Aral Shipping Co., S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier TAUROS, 28,281 dwt, built in January 1973 by Taiwan Shipbuilding Corporation, Keelung, Taiwan, for Tauros Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PISTIS, 22,249 dwt, built in February 1973 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Pistis Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ARENAL, 26,958 dwt, built in March 1973 by Astilleros Espanoles S.A., Seville, Spain, for Cosmos Shipping & Trading S.A. under Cyprus flag.

The bulk carrier CARYANDA, 60,290 dwt, built in March 1973 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Maizuru, for Seaways Transport Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier FIDIAS, 35,306 dwt, built in March 1973 by Doxford & Sunderland Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Compania Makedonia de Navegacion under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MARIA N, 22,236 dwt, built in March 1973 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Seawind Navigation Co., S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier STAR CASTOR, 27,469 dwt, built in March 1973 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Mohawk Shipping Corporation Inc. under Greek flag. (Mike Lennon)

The bulk carrier ANDROS MENTOR, 22,247 dwt, built in April 1973 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Traders Navigation Corp. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier APEX, 29,222 dwt, built in April 1973 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Apex Shipping Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier DIMITRIS A. LEMOS, 74,212 dwt, built in April 1973 by Brodogradiliste “III Maj”, Rijeka, Yugoslavia, for Karanfil Corporation of Liberia under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ELERANTA, 28,824 dwt, built in April 1973 by Taiwan Shipbuilding Corporation, Keelung, Taiwan, for Seaways Carriers Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier WORLD ACHILLES, 37,569 dwt, built in April 1973 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Elmo Shipping Co., Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ARETI, 22,269 dwt, built in May 1973 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Areti Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier TRIANA, 26,958 dwt, built in May 1973 Astilleros Espanoles S.A., Seville, Spain, for Solymar Navigation Co., Ltd. under Cyprus flag. ([depicted with subsequent name MACARENA (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer)].

The bulk carrier ANDROS MELTEMI, 61,492 dwt, built in June 1973 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Nagoya, Japan, for Interocean Sealanes Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ARMONIA, 40,404 dwt, built in June 1973 by Sanoyasu Dockyard Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Hempisphere Navigation Corporation under Greek flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer).

The bulk carrier EVIMERIA, 22,273 dwt, built in June 1973 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Evimeria Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier STAR LILY, 26,976 dwt, built in June 1973 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Hamilton Transport Company Inc. under Greek flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer).

The bulk carrier ALKYONIS, 22,274 dwt, built in July 1973 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Nagoya, Japan, for Sotal Shipping Co. S.A. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos).

The bulk carrier GOLDEN EVAGELISTRA, 28,871 dwt, built in July 1973 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Golden Independence Steamship Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PANTELIS A. LEMOS, 74,359 dwt, built in August 1973 by Brodogradiliste “III Maj”, Rijeka, Yugoslavia, for Somelas Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier WORLD MARINE, 37,649 dwt, built in August 1973 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Holden Shipping Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ARIANA, 40,404 dwt, built in September 1973 by Sanoyasu Dockyard Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Transpacific Carriers Ltd. under Greek flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer)

The bulk carrier MARO, 64,412 dwt, built in September 1973 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Nagos Compania Maritima S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier STAR CAPELLA, 27,331 dwt, built in September 1973 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Iroquois Shipping Corp. under Greek flag. (WSPL)

The bulk carrier TARPON SEALANE, 37,446 dwt, built in September 1973 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Tarpon Shipping Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANANGEL HAPPINESS, 22,272 dwt, built in October 1973 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Anangel Happiness Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier WORLD ARGUS, 37,580 dwt, built in October 1973 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Fedora Shipping Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GOLDEN KIMISIS, 28,879 dwt, built in November 1973 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Golden Notley Steamship Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier KONKAR VICTORY, 76,764 dwt, built in December 1973 by Mitsui Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Tamano, Japan, for “Agan” General Shipping Enterprises Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANANGEL PEACE, 22,274 dwt, built in January 1974 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Anangel Peace Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier DAPHNE, 37,566 dwt, built in January 1974 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Estemar Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier KAPETAN STAMATIS, 26,511 dwt, built in January 1974 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Eagle Steamship Co., S.A. under Greek flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer)

The bulk carrier STAR NESTOR, 26,952 dwt, built in January 1974 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Seneca Shipping Corp. Inc. under Greek flag. (Joe McMillan collection)

The bulk carrier THETIS, 72,063 dwt, built in February 1974 by Sunderland Shipbuilders Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Neptune Maritime Co. of Morovia under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier ANANGEL FORTUNE, 22,312 dwt, built in April 1974 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Anangel Fortune Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANASTASSIA, 54,681 dwt, built in April 1974 by Stocznia im Komuny Paryskiej, Gdynia, Poland, for Panamax Shipping Co. S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ASTIR, 22,312 dwt, built in April 1974 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Kitheron Shipping Co. S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GOLDEN NAGOS, 28.873 dwt, built in April 1974 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Nagos Steamship Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier STAR KERRY, 27,299 dwt, built in April 1974 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Saturn Shipping Co. Ltd. under British flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer)

The bulk carrier THEANO, 22.289 dwt, built in April 1974 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Viamares Benignos Navegacion under Greek flag. (Mike Lennon)

The bulk carrier THESEUS, 6,604 dwt, built in April 1974 by Fukuoka Zosen, Fukuoka, Japan, for General Cement Co. S.A. under Greek flag. (Risto Brzoza)

The bulk carrier ODYSSEY-10, 26,511 dwt, built in May 1974 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Odyssey Shipping Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier WORLD ARES, 37,029 dwt, built in May 1974 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Napier Shipping Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANANGEL GLORY, 22,312 dwt, built in June 1974 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Anangel Glory Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ISLAND MARINER, 26,220 dwt, built in June 1974 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Mainbrace Shipping Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ATREUS, 22,312 dwt, built in July 1974 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Agrafa Shipping Compania S.A. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier STAR KESTREL, 26,843 dwt, built in July 1974 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Surrey Shipping Co. Ltd. under British flag. [depicted with subsequent name IRON KESTREL (Joe McMillan collection)].

The bulk carrier ZANNIS MICHALOS, 60,164 dwt, built in July 1974 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Maizuru, Japan, for Monrovia Carriers Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier AEGIS LINK, 35,267 dwt, built in August 1974 by Astilleros Espanoles S.A., Matagorda, Spain, for Blue Pine Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag. (Mike Lennon)

The bulk carrier ANANGEL HOPE, 22,312 dwt, built in August 1974 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Anangel Hope Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier TOXOTIS, 33,122 dwt, built in August 1974 by Kanasashi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Shimizu, Japan, for Toxotis Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag. (Joe McMillan collection)

The bulk carrier SHENANDOAH, 26,782 dwt, built in September 1974 by Mitsui Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Libra Maritima S.A. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier ALTHEA, 43,148 dwt, built in October 1974 by Eleusis Shipyards, Eleusis, Greece, for Finance & Investment Co. Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GOLDEN CHASE, 21,711 dwt, built in October 1974 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Golden Chase Steamship Inc. under Greek flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer).

The bulk carrier LUCY, 23,212 dwt, built in October 1974 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Cape Palmas Shipping Co. under Greek flag. (Print by A. Duncan).

The bulk carrier MARIA G. L., 26,572 dwt, built in October 1974 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Elmona Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANANGEL WISDOM, 22,669 dwt, built in November 1974 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Anangel Wisdom Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MIA, 27,006 dwt, built in November 1974 by Osaka Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Marinstinto Armadora S.A. under Liberian flag. [depicted with subsequent name DESERT WIND (Skyfotos)].

The bulk carrier MISTER MICHAEL, 54,698 dwt, built in November 1974 by Rheinstahl Nordseewerke G.m.b.H., Emden, West Germany, for Micmar Motorship Corp. under Greek flag. (Jean M. Otten)

The bulk carrier MOUNT PINDOS, 60,428 dwt, built in November 1974 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Maizuru, Japan, for Metropolitan Bulk Carriers Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PANTAZIS L, 27.003 dwt, built in November 1974 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Elcarriers, Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier SHACKLEFORD, 71,705 dwt, built in November 1974 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Aioi, Japan, for Turnbull Scott Shipping Co., Ltd., but acquired before delivery by Surrey Shipping Co., Ltd. under British flag. (“Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering in Japan”, 1976)

The bulk carrier KALLIOPI L, 26,572 dwt, built in December 1974 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Sunrise Co., Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier HYDROHOS, 33,653 dwt, built in January 1975 by Kanasashi Zosensho K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Hydrohos Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier NICHOLAS G. PAPALIOS, 53,351 dwt, built in January 1975 by Astilleros Espanoles S.A., Cadiz, Spain, for Tenth January Global Marine Enterprises S.A. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier ASTROS, 27,439 dwt, built in February 1975 by Osaka Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Transorient Navigators Co. S.A. under Liberian flag. (Michael Cassar)

The bulk carrier NAIAD, 72,059 dwt, built in February 1975 by Sunderland Shipbuilders Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Neptune Maritime Co. of Monrovia under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier GEORGE L, 27,434 dwt, built in March 1975 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Fairview Shipping Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GOLDEN STAR, 21,711 dwt, built in March 1975 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Golden Star Steamship Inc. under Greek flag. (Joe McMillan collection)

The bulk carrier KENTUCKY HOME, 26,796 dwt, built in March 1975 by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Quasars Navigation Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MARQUISE, 54,686 dwt, built in March 1975 by Rheinstahl Nordseewerke G.m.b.H., Emden, West Germany, for Marquimar Motorship Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier STADION, 32,999 dwt, built in April 1975 by Kanasashi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Shimizu, Japan, for Naves Mundiales Armadora S.A. under Liberian flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier AKTEA, 43,841 dwt, built in May 1975 by Eleusis Shipyards S.A., Eleusis, Greece, for Oblique Finance Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier CARLOVA, 53,336 dwt, built in May 1975 by Burmeister & Wain’s Skibsbyggeri A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark, for Index Maritime Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GOLDEN HORIZON, 21,711 dwt, built in May 1975 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Golden Horizon Shipping Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier TATIANA L, 26,989 dwt, built in June 1975 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for El Progresso Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier WORLD AJAX, 36,999 dwt, built in June 1975 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Athlone Shipping Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANNA M, 26,702 dwt, built in July 1975 by Austin & Pickersgill, Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Interocean Navigation Corporation under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier SAMJOHN MARINER, 51,999 dwt, built in July 1975 by Burmeister & Wain’s Skibsbyggeri A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark, for Agios Nikolas Shipping Corporation under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier VELOS, 26,507 dwt, built in July 1975 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Velos Navigation Co., Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MARKA L, 26,985 dwt, built in September 1975 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Elservicio Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MELETE, 72,063 dwt, built in September 1975 by Sunderland Shipbuilders Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Neptune Maritime Co. of Monrovia under Liberian flag. (Joe McMillan collection)

The bulk carrier LEON, 26,620 dwt, built in October 1975 by Austin & Pickersgill, Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Leon Corporation under Greek flag. (Eric Johnson collection)

The bulk carrier WORLD ACHILLES II, 37,387 dwt, built in October 1975 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Camden Shipping Co. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier ALKAIOS, 18,730 dwt, built in November 1975 by Korea Shipbuilding & Engineering Corp., Busan, South Korea, for Alkaios Maritime Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MINOS, 54,686 dwt, built in November 1975 by Rheinstahl Nordseewerke G.m.b.H., Emden, West Germany, for Minomar Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier POLYTROPOS, 21,711 dwt, built in December 1975 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Polytropos Shipping under Greek flag. [(depicted with subsequent name BRAVE MOTHER (Skyfotos)].

The bulk carrier ANTONIS P. LEMOS, 26,550 dwt, built in January 1976 by Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Argyros Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier CAMILLA M, 26,702 dwt, built in January 1976 by Austin & Pickersgill Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Star Sea Transport Corporation under Liberian flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer)

The bulk carrier EVMAR, 29,212 dwt, built in January 1976 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Evmar Shipping Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PETRA, 40,404 dwt, built in January 1976 by Sanoyasu Dockyard Co. Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Valiente Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier SCAPWILL, 36.999 dwt, built in January 1976 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Leo Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANANGEL TRIUMPH, 22,312 dwt, built in February 1976 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries, Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Anangel Triumph Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier CAPTAIN IOANNIS, 71,999 dwt, built in February 1976 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries, Co., Ltd., Aioi, Japan, for Dial Shipping Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier HELLESPONT COURAGE, 43,112 dwt, built in March 1976 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Imari, Japan, for Nana Kru Navigation Ltd. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier K. Z. MICHALOS, 26,644 dwt, built in March 1976 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Monrovia Carriers Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MOZART FESTIVAL, 34,505 dwt, built in March 1976 by Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd., Yokosuka, Japan, for Rising Sun Shipping Corporation under Liberian flag. (collection of Thomas B. Ellsworth, Jr.).

The bulk carrier ANANGEL PROSPERITY, 22,312 dwt, built in April 1976 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Anangel Prosperity Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ARCHANGELOS, 60,250 dwt, built in April 1976 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Maizuru, Japan, for Seventh Shipping Corporation under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier ANNA, 28,845 dwt, built in May 1976 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Gestarni Compania Maritima S.A. under Greek flag. (Risto Brzoza)

The bulk carrier NIKITAS ROUSSOS, 72,203 dwt, built in May 1976 by Sunderland Shipbuilders Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Katherine Navigation Ltd. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier SCAPDALE, 37,523 dwt, built in May 1976 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Hydra Shipping Co. Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier AKTION, 18,687 dwt, built in June 1976 by Korea Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Pusan, South Korea, for Aktion Maritime Corporation under Greek flag. (John Curdy collection).

The bulk carrier FOTINI L, 65,001 dwt, built in June 1976 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Elforma Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ISLAND STAR, 26,250 dwt, built in June 1976 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Islanders Maritime Enterprise Corporation under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier ANTIGONE, 40,404 dwt, built in July 1976 by Sanoyasu Dockyard Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Oceanic Bulk Transport Corporation under Greek flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer)

The bulk carrier GOLDEN EAGLE, 21,711 dwt, built in July 1976 by Tohoku Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Shiogama, Japan, for Golden Eagle Steamship Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OKEANIS, 30,366 dwt, built in July 1976 by Usuki Tekkosho, Saiki, Japan, for Okeanis Shipping Corporation under Greek flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer)

The bulk carrier GOLDEN PANAGIA, 21,349 dwt, built in August 1976 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Golden Panagia Steamship, Inc. under Greek flag. (Michael Cassar)

The bulk carrier ILENA, 21,333 dwt, built in August 1976 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Komiton S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier WORLD AGAMEMNON, 36,860 dwt, built in August 1976 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Hellas, for Garrick Shipping Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier CLEANTHES, 29,142 dwt, built in September 1976 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Pactolus Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ISLAND SKY, 19,160 dwt, built in September 1976 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Mukaishima, Japan, for Aethalia Shipping Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier KALLIOPI, 28,845 dwt, built in September 1976 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Sotiras Maritime Corporation under Greek flag. (John Curdy collection)

The bulk carrier PETALON, 65,415 dwt, built in September 1976 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Marinsigne Armadora S.A. under Liberian flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer)

The bulk carrier CHERRY, 22,279 dwt, built in October 1976 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Kure, Japan, for Lenal Shipping Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier DIDYMI, 33,153 dwt, built in October 1976 by Kanasashi Zosensho K.K., Toyohashi, Japan, for Didymi Corporation under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier GOLDEN SHIMIZU, 21,692 dwt, built in October 1976 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Golden Shimizu Steamship Inc. under Greek flag. (Eric W. Johnson)

The bulk carrier ANANGEL HONOUR, 22,312 dwt, built in November 1976 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Aioi, Japan, for Anangel Honour Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANANGEL LIBERTY, 22,312 dwt, built in November 1976 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Aioi, Japan, for Anangel Liberty Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GEORGIS A. GEORGILIS, 26,874 dwt, built in November 1976 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for G.A.G. Shipping Co. Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier WORLD ARGONAUT, 36,860 dwt, built in November 1976 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Gower Shipping Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ZINI, 19,203 dwt, built in November 1976 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Mukaishima, Japan, for Astro Halieto Armadora S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ZYGOS, 33,131 dwt, built in December 1976 by Kanasashi Zosensho K.K., Toyohashi, Japan, for Zygos Corporation under Greek flag. (Risto Brzoza)

The bulk carrier AKMI, 26,874 dwt, built in January 1977 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Akmi Shipping Corporation under Greek flag. (A. A. De Kruijf)

The bulk carrier ANTHONY III, 70,880 dwt, built in January 1977 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan, for Peerles Corporation Inc. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier CANOPUS, 33.681 dwt, built in January 1977 by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Chiba, Japan, for Adirondack Shipping Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier EUROUNITY, 26,311 dwt, built in January 1977 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Imari, Japan, for Licetus Shipping Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MERICUNDA, 30,917 dwt, built in January 1977 by Brodogradiliste “III Maj”, Rijeka, Yugoslavia, for Monrovia Bulkers Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier NIRIIS, 30,853 dwt, built in January 1977 by Usuki Tekkosho, Saiki, Japan, for Monrovia Bulkers Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier SCORPIOS, 33,133 dwt, built in January 1977 by Kanasashi Zosensho K.K., Toyohashi, Japan, for Scorpios Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier SOPHIA II, 28,860 dwt, built in January 1977 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Sagittarius Steamship Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier AEGEAN LION, 70,906 dwt, built in February 1977 by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan, for Tower Corp. Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ANGELIC PROTECTOR, 77,961 dwt, built in February 1977 by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Chiba, Japan, for Aggelikos Prostatis Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier COSTIS, 37,086 dwt, built in February 1977 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Yokohama, Japan, for Soloil Compania Naviera, Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier EUROSEA, 26,311 dwt, built in February 1977 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Imari, Japan, for Helicon Shipping Inc. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier JOHN ALEXAKIS, 26,715 dwt, built in February 1977 by Naikai Zosen K.K., Setoda, Japan, for Proalbe Maritime Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier CENTAURUS, 33,674 dwt, built in March 1977 by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Chiba, Japan, for Centaurus Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier FOTINI, 37,528 dwt, built in March 1977 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Chesmes Maritime Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GOLDEN DOLPHIN, 28,874 dwt, built in March 1977 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Golden Dolphin Steamship, Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier IHTHIS, 33,132 dwt, built in March 1977 by Kanasashi Zosensho K.K., Toyohashi, Japan, for Ihthis Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier IOANNIS MARTINOS, 26,311 dwt, built in March 1977 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Imari, Japan, for Kelvin Shipping Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier JOHN GREGOS, 27,476 dwt, built in March 1977 by Oshima Zoshen, Nagasaki, Japan, for Capgreg Compania Maritima S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier WELSH VOYAGER, 27,500 dwt, built in March 1977 by Austin & Pickersgill, Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for Welsh Overseas Freighters Ltd. under British flag. (Michael Cassar)

The bulk carrier WELSH VOYAGER, 29,171 dwt, built in March 1977 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Marathon Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier GOLDEN LUCK, 21,692 dwt, built in April 1977 by Tohoku Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Shiogama, Japan, for Golden Luck Steamship Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier HELLESPONT CONQUEST, 43,112 dwt, built in April 1977 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Imari, Japan, for Bomi Hill Navigation Ltd. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier LAVINIA V, 26,200 dwt, built in April 1977 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Summerfield Sea Transport Ltd. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier THEOFILOS J. VATIS, 27,036 dwt, built in April 1977 by Oshima Zosen, Nagasaki, Japan, for Theva Compania Maritima S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier YANNIS D, 26,678 dwt, built in April 1977 by Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd., Onishi, Japan, for Acropolis Shipping Ltd. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier DESERT KING, 26,557 dwt, built in May 1977 by Koyo Dockyard Co., Ltd., Mihara, Japan, for Westwind Africa Line, Ltd. under Greek flag. (Eric W. Johnson)

The bulk carrier POLYCHRONIS, 26,348 dwt, built in May 1977 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Caminos Ultramar Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier EVNIKI, 60,770 dwt, built in June 1977 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Sakai, Japan, for Mano Shipping & Trading Corporation under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier LONDON BARON, 27,107 dwt, built in June 1977 by Austin & Pickersgill, Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for London and Overseas Freighters Ltd. under British flag.

The bulk carrier MARIA L, 37,681 dwt, built in June 1977 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Yokohama, Japan, for Isla del Sol Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PARAKOPI, 27,027 dwt, built in June 1977 by Oshima Zoshen, Nagasaki, Japan, for Parakopi Compania Maritima S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier PATRICIA V, 27,101 dwt, built in June 1977 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Wilton Maritime Transport Ltd. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier TRITON, 27,481 dwt, built in June 1977 by Osaka Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Ocean & Gulf Shipping Corporation under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier YANNIS NIKOLOS, 34,291 dwt, built in June 1977 by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Chiba, Japan, for Evangelistria Shipping Co. Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ARTEMIS, 21,727 dwt, built in July 1977 by Hashihama Zosen K.K., Tadotsu, Japan, for Arimanios Corporation under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier DESERT QUEEN, 26,605 dwt, built in July 1977 by Koyo Dockyard Co. Ltd., Mihara, Japan, for Westwind Africa Line, Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GOLDEN FORTUNE, 21,683 dwt, built in July 1977 by Tohoku Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Shiogama, Japan, for Golden Fortune Steamship Inc. under Greek flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer)

The bulk carrier GOLDEN TENNYO, 24,347 dwt, built in July 1977 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Golden Tennyo Steamship, Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier JOANNA, 36,861 dwt, built in July 1977 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Siviris Maritima Corporation under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier SYRA, 26,573 dwt, built in July 1977 by Oshima Zosen, Nagasaki, Japan, for Syra Compania Maritima S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ZEPHYROS II, 34,235 dwt, built in July 1977 by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Chiba, Japan, for Zephyros Maritime Corporation under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier DESERT PRINCE, 26,587 dwt, built in July 1977 by Koyo Dockyard Co., Ltd., Mihara, Japan, for Westwind Afric Line, Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MANDOLYNA, 26,431 dwt, built in August 1977 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Sakai, Japan, for Metropolitan Sea Trade Corporation under Greek flag. (V. H. Young & L. A. Sawyer)

The bulk carrier GEORTINA, 19,200 dwt, built in September 1977 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Mukaishima, Japan, for Ateniense Armadora S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier LONDON EARL, 27,107 dwt, built in September 1977 by Austin & Pickersgill Ltd., Sunderland, UK, for London and Overseas Freighters Ltd. under British flag.

The bulk carrier ANDROS OCEANIA, 37,207 dwt, built in October 1977 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Yokohama, Japan, for Associated Transocean Tankers Corp. under Greek flag. (“Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering in Japan”, 1980)

The bulk carrier ETHNOS, 29,039 dwt, built in October 1977 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Standard Bulk Marine Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GOLDEN HOPE, 24,347 dwt, built in October 1977 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Golden Hope Steamship Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GOLDEN POLYKLEITOS, 24,329 dwt, built in November 1977 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Polykleitos Shipping Inc. under Greek flag. (Eric W. Johnson)

The bulk carrier LONDON VISCOUNT, 27,107 dwt, built in November 1977 by Austin & Pickersgill Ltd., UK, for London & Overseas Freighters under British flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier PANTANASSA, 35,100 dwt, built in November 1977 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Imari, Japan, for Oceanica Compania de Transportes S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier WORLD ARETUS, 36,861 dwt, built in November 1977 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Radford Shipping Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MYKALI II, 26,414 dwt, built in December 1977 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Sakai, Japan, for Metropolitan Seaboard Corp. under Greek flag. (John Curdy collection)

The bulk carrier FELICIA V, 27,101 dwt, built in January 1978 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Yokohama, Japan, for Hamilton Marine Transport Ltd. under Liberian flag. (Eric W. Johnson)

The bulk carrier GOLDEN POLYDINAMOS, 24,329 dwt, built in January 1978 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Polydinamos Shipping Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier JOHN C, 26,926 dwt, built in January 1978 by Koyo Dockyard Co., Ltd., Mihara, Japan, for Westwind Africa Line Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MAROUDIO, 34,825 dwt, built in January 1978 by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Chiba, Japan, for Pantheon Shipping Co. S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OINOUSSIAN PRESTIGE, 35,896 dwt, built in January 1978 by Naikai Zosen K.K., Setoda, Japan, for Prestige Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OINOUSSIAN VIRTUE, 35,839 dwt, built in January 1978 by Onomichi Zosen, Onomichi, Japan, for Virtue Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier DONA SOPHIA, 26,991 dwt, built in February 1978 by Kasado Dockyard Co. Ltd., Kudamatsu, Japan, for Sea Mitre Navigation Enterprises under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier DORIC JAVELIN, 28,752 dwt, built in February 1978 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Javelin Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier FLORA C, 26,953 dwt, built in February 1978 by Koyo Dockyard Co. Ltd., Mihara, Japan, for Westwind Africa Line Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier NEA TYHI, 28,649 dwt, built in February 1978 by Hakodate Dock Co. Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Nueva Fortuna Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier SPILIADA, 20,521 dwt, built in February 1978 by Nipponkai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Toyama, Japan, for Spiliada Maritime Corp. under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier TOXON, 26,444 dwt, built in February 1978 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Osaka, Japan, for Toxon Navigation Co. S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier APHRODITE, 36,861 dwt, built in March 1978 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Olymbos Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier NEVER ON SUNDAY, 68,350 dwt, built in March 1978 by Kasado Dockyard Co., Ltd., Kudamatsu, Japan, for Atria Maritime Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ROSANA, 19,201 dwt, built in March 1978 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Mukaishima, Japan, for Telsamar Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier SOPHIE C, 26,916 dwt, built in March 1978 by Koyo Dockyard Co., Ltd., Mihara, Japan, for Westwind Africa Line Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier CHRISTINA C, 27,064 dwt, built in April 1978 by Oshima Zosen, Nagasaki, Japan, for Agis Maritime Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier EUGENIE C, 26,994 dwt, built in April 1978 by Oshima Zosen, Nagasaki, Japan, for Agis Maritime Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GEORGIS GERONTAS, 26,982 dwt, built in April 1978 by Kasado Dock Co., Ltd., Kudamatsu, Japan, for Lemand Trading Inc. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier KYVERNITIS, 35,112 dwt, built in May 1978 by Namura Zosensho K.K., Imari, Japan, for Isla Grande Compania Naviera S.A. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier NEA ELPIS, 28,668 dwt, built in May 1978 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Nueva Espanza Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OINOUSSIAN LEADERSHIP, 35,830 dwt, built in June 1978 by Naikai Zosen K.K., Setoda, Japan, for Igesia Shipping Corp. under Greek flag. (collection of Thomas B. Ellsworth, Jr.)

The bulk carrier CHERRY FLOWER, 22,312 dwt, built in July 1978 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Kure, Japan, for Bigal Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier MICHALIS LEMOS, 28,962 dwt, built in July 1978 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Hakodate, Japan, for Katmair Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier ALEXANDROS G. TSAVLIRIS, 26,272 dwt, built in September 1978 by Estaleiros Maua, S.A., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for Panalex Shipping Co., Ltd. under Greek flag. (Tsavliris family archive).

The bulk carrier SANTORINI, 22,312 dwt, built in September 1978 by Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, for Paral Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier JANE BOEING, 33,688 dwt, built in March 1979 by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, for Draco Navigation Corp. under Greek flag. [depicted with subsequent name MOUNT PARNAS (Skyfotos)].

The bulk carrier WORLD AEGEUS, 36,840 dwt, built in March 1979 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Dillard Shipping Co. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier BUENA FORTUNA, 27,043 dwt, built in April 1979 by Oshima Zosen, Nagasaki, Japan, for Westwind Africa Line Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OINOUSSIAN FRIENDSHIP, 35.839 dwt, built in April 1979 by Naikai Zosen K.K., Setoda, Japan, for Elpidoforos Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier IRA, 26,275 dwt, built in May 1979 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Sakai, Japan, for Armonia Shipping & Finance Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier OCEAN GLORY, 24,747 dwt, built in June 1979 by Nipponkai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., Toyama, Japan, for Trans West Bulk Carriers Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier GOLDEN TRADER, 24,747 dwt, built in July 1979 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Golden Trader Steamship, Inc. under Greek flag. (Eric W. Johnson)

The bulk carrier GOLDEN CHALLENGER, 24,338 dwt, built in August 1979 by Nippon Kokan K.K., Shimizu, Japan, for Golden Challenger Steamship, Inc. under Greek flag. (Eric W. Johnson)

The bulk carrier VASILIS, 28,869 dwt, built in August 1979 by Hakodate Dock Co., Ltd., Muroran, Japan, for Vassiliki Shipping Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier EVLIMENI, 60,640 dwt, built in September 1979 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Nagasu, Japan, for Shipo Trading & Shipping Corporation under Liberian flag.

The bulk carrier IVI, 26,268 dwt, built in September 1979 by Hitachi Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Sakai, Japan, for Castalia Shipping & Finance Corp. under Greek flag. (Eric W. Johnson)

The bulk carrier WISMAR, 23,323 dwt, built in September 1979 by VEB Mathias-Thesen-Werft, Wismar, East Germany, for Manos Shipping Inc. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier ARIADNE, 23,850 dwt, built in November 1979 by VEB Mathias-Thesen-Werft, Wismar, East Germany, for Aria Shipping Inc. under Greek flag. (Skyfotos)

The bulk carrier ARTEMIS, 40,201 dwt, built in November 1979 by Sanoyasu Dockyard Co., Ltd., Mizushima, Japan, for Transoceanic Petroleum Carriers Corp. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier CLAIRE A. TSAVLIRIS, 26,272 dwt, built in December 1979 by CCN, Companhia Comercio e Navegacao, Estaleiros Maua, Niteroi, Brazil, for Panclaire Shipping Co. Ltd. under Greek flag.

The bulk carrier WORLD AMPHION, 36,860 dwt, built in December 1979 by Hellenic Shipyards Co., Scaramanga, Greece, for Pantego Shipping Co. under Greek flag.