Revival of the Greek Registry (1953-1960)
The Alexander Papagos administration in 1952, established a steady political environment in Greece. (1/106) Sotirios Matantos was the man behind the idea for the introduction of special legislation allowing ships owned by Greek-controlled foreign companies to be...
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)
Akti Miaouli, Piraeus, in the early 1970s. (1/50) The cargo ship SKYTON, built in 1957, one of the last vessels to be registered in Famagusta in 1974 before the Turkish invasion. (2/50) Shipowners Stratis Andreadis and Anthony Chandris discussing during a ceremony...
Change of Scene amid Deep Recession (1981-1990)
Andreas Papandreou in the 1981 general elections. His party reveived a staggering 48% of the votes. (1/51) The OLYMPIC ALLIANCE, one of many VLCCs sent early to the breakers. She was built in 1970 and sold for demolition in 1981. (2/51) Τhe KING ALEXANDER THE GREAT,...
