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)
The George Papandreou administration in 1964. (1/68) Press cutting from the newspaper Naftemporiki, dated 2 February 1961, referring to actions by the ITF on flag of convenience ships. (2/68) 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,...
