Post-war Reconstruction (1946-1952)

Post-war Reconstruction (1946-1952)

1. The 1914-built Greek steamship EMMY owned by Andreas Vergottis, became a total loss after going ashore on 25 May 1942. Its insurance compensation was the subject of litigation between the Greek government in Cairo and the Cephalonian owner. 2. Kyriakos Varvaressos...
Revival of the Greek Registry (1953-1960)

Revival of the Greek Registry (1953-1960)

1.The Alexander Papagos administration in 1952, established a steady political environment in Greece. 2. Field Marshal Alexander Papagos, a heroic personality during WWII. His subsequent involvement in politics had a positive effect on the country as he endeavoured to...
Era of Crisis and Structural Changes (1961-1970)

Era of Crisis and Structural Changes (1961-1970)

1. The George Papandreou administration in 1964. 2. Press cutting from the newspaper Naftemporiki, dated 2 February 1961, referring to actions by the ITF on flag of convenience ships. 3. Press cutting from the newspaper Imerisia, dated 31 May 1963, referring to a...
Explosive Growth and World Domination (1971-1980)

Explosive Growth and World Domination (1971-1980)

1. Akti Miaouli, Piraeus, in the early 1970s. 2. Shipowners Stratis Andreadis and Anthony Chandris discussing during a ceremony held in Piraeus in 1973 to celebrate the registration of the 3,000th vessel. 3. The cargo ship SKYTON, built in 1957, one of the last...
Change of Scene amid Deep Recession (1981-1990)

Change of Scene amid Deep Recession (1981-1990)

1. Andreas Papandreou in the 1981 general elections. His party received a staggering 48% of the votes. 2. The President of the Hellenic Republic Konstantinos Karamanlis, Prime Minister Georgios Rallis, the President of the Parliament Demetrios Papaspyrou and the...
Sailing towards a New Century (1991-2000)

Sailing towards a New Century (1991-2000)

1. Prime Minister Constantine Mitsotakis and members of his administration with representatives of shipowners and seafarers on 3 September 1991. From left to right: John Halas, Michael Zenzefyllis, Aristeides Koletsis, Andreas Potamianos, John Goumas, Athanassios...
Greek Shipping Miracle
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