Greek Coastal Shipping 1945-2000

The 1896-built NAFSIKA.

HISTORY
Built in 1896 as a yacht by David J. Dunlop & Co., Glasgow, UK. Initial name CHRISTINE, British flag. Subsequently sold to James Dredging Towage & Transport Co. Ltd. and renamed CORYCIA. Acquired by Eleftherios Velliotis and Panaghis Zarifis in 1920, renamed PANAGHIS and placed under Greek flag. Sold to Alexandros G. Yannoulatos in 1923 and renamed NAFSIKA. Sold to Parnassis Steamship Co. of Efthymios T. Stoforos in 1924. Requisitioned by the Greek Government in November 1940. On May 23, 1941, hit during a German air-raid in Suda Bay and sank. Eventually raised after the end of the war and deployed on the Greek coastal service. Broken up in 1952.

The 1903-built ELENI.

HISTORY
Built in 1903 by Société Anonyme John Cockerill, Hoboken, Belgium, for Russian Transport & Insurance Co. Initial name TSCHERNOMORE, Russian flag. Requisitioned by the Russian Navy in March 1916 and used in Black Sea Transport. Seized by the Germans in 1918 and subsequently returned to her owners. Sold to George M. Embiricos in 1923, renamed ELENI and placed under Greek flag. Seized on April 27, 1941 by the Germans, renamed KONSTANZ and used as a hospital ship. Captured by the British Navy in May 19, 1943, and taken to Malta. Transferred to the Greek Government after the end of the war, however a legal issue developed as to whether vessels that had been seized by the enemy and eventually were recaptured by the Allied Forces should be considered as war prize or should be returned to their initial owners. Given back to her owners, Mrs. Ekaterini C. Canaris, née Embiricos, heir of the late G. M. Embiricos in 1948 following long legal procedures. Broken up in Italy in 1952.

The 1893-built KORYTZA.

HISTORY
Built in 1893 by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Ltd., Glasgow, UK, for G. & J. Burns Ltd. Ιnitial name HOUND, British flag. Transferred to Burns & Laird Lines, Ltd. in 1922. Sold to Manuilides Navigation Co. Ltd. in 1925, renamed MARY M. and placed under Greek flag. Transferred to Hellenic Coast Lines Ltd. in 1929. Renamed LESBOS in 1933 and KORYTZA in 1942. Taken over by the British Ministry of War Transport in 1945 and placed under British flag. Returned to her owners in 1946 and placed under Greek flag. Broken up in 1949.

The 1898-built KALAMARA.

HISTORY
Built in 1898 as a yacht by Vickers, Sons & Maxim Ltd., Barrow, UK. Initial name JEANNETTE, British flag. Later renamed SEA NYMPH and subsequently CALA MARA. Acquired by Ioannis A. Drosopoulos, governor of the Bank of Greece, in 1937, renamed KALAMARA and placed under Greek flag. Sold to Nikolaos G. Mavris in 1945 and to Georgios P. Iosifides in 1947. Sold to Georgios N. Vatikiotis and Georgios S. Vatikiotis in 1948. Sold to Touristiki Aktoploia Argosaronikou in 1959 and renamed POROS. Acquired by John S. Latsis and Ioannis Tripos in 1960. Broken up in Perama, Greece, in 1961.

The 1889-built MESSARIA.

HISTORY
Built in 1889 by W. Lindbergs Mekaniska Verkstads, Stockholm, Sweden, for Angfartygs A/B Gotland. Initial name POLHEM, Swedish flag. Sold to Landskrona Stads Kom. Styr. in 1930 and renamed LANDSKRONA. Sold to Blekinge Angbats A/B in 1941 and renamed BLEKINGE. Aquired by Evangelos P. Nomikos in 1945, renamed MESSARIA and placed under Greek flag. Sold to Antonios L. Diamantopoulos and Mrs. Sgouri D. Thomadis in 1949 and to Panagiotis A. Stefanis in 1950. Sold to Ioannis K. Dimakis in 1966. Deleted from ship registers in 1986.

The 1890-built EFFIE.

HISTORY
Built in 1890 by Bergsunds Mekaniska Verkstads Aktiebolag, Stockholm, Sweden, for Blekinge Angbats A/B. Initial name RONNEBY, Swedish flag. Acquired by Evangelos P. Nomikos in 1945, renamed EFFIE and placed under Greek flag. Sold to John S. Latsis in 1949. Stranded off Aegina island in 195, declared a constructive total loss and laid up. Sold to Antonios G. Georgiou in 1954, converted into a cargo ship and renamed ANTONIOS.

The 1905-built HEIMARA.

HISTORY
Built in 1905 by Stettiner Oderwerke Akt. Ges., Stettin, Germany, for Stettiner Dampfsch. Ges. J. F. Braeunlich m.b.H. Initial name HERTHA, German flag. Requisitioned by the German Navy in October 1914 and used as a hospital ship and subsequently as an auxiliary minelayer. Returned to her owners in 1918. Rquisitioned by the German Navy from 1938 to 1945. Transferred to the Greek Government in 1946 in the context of war reparations, repaired and deployed on Greek coastal service as the HEIMARA. On January 19, 1947 sank after striking rocks in the South Evoikos gulf causing the loss of 389 passengers and crew.

The 1900-built CHALKIDIKI.

HISTORY
Built in 1900 by G. Seebeck A.G., Bremerhaven, Germany, for Hamburg-Amerika Linie. Initial name KEHRWIEDER, German flag. Requisitioned by the German Navy from 1914 to 1918 and used as a hospital ship. Taken over by the French Government in 1919, while returned to her German owners in 1922. Transferred to the Greek Government in 1946 in the context of war reparations and deployed on the Greek coastal service until 1949 as the CHALKIDIKI. Broken up in 1951.

The 1930-built KYKNOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1930 as a yacht by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath Maine, USA, for Logan G. Thomson. Initial name SYLVIA, US flag. Requisitioned by the US Navy in 1941 and renamed TOURMALINE with signal letters PY-20. Transferred to the New York-based Greek War Relief Association Inc. in 1946 and renamed ADELPHIC. Acquired by Hellenic Maritime Enterprise Co. Ltd. “Saronikos” in 1947, renamed KYKNOS and placed under Greek flag. Sold to Loucas Matsas in 1977. Broken up in Megara, Greece, in 1981.

The 1903-built HELIOPOLIS.

HISTORY
Built in 1903 as a yacht by Ailsa Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Troon, UK, for Kenneth M. Clark. Initial name KATOOMBA, British flag. Sold to Madame Heriot in 1904, renamed SALVATOR and placed under French flag. Sold to Anthony J. Drexel in 1924, renamed SAYONARA and placed under US flag. Sold to Baron Empain in 1930, renamed HELIOPOLIS and placed under Belgian flag. Acquired by the British Admiralty in 1940, while sold to Petros Paschalis in 1946 and placed under Panamanian flag. Acquired by Aegean Steam Navigation (Typaldos Bros.) in 1947, converted into a passenger ship and placed under Greek flag maintaining the same name. Broken up in Perama, Greece, in 1960.

The 1913-built MOSCHANTHI.

HISTORY
Built in 1913 as a yacht by Hawthorns & Co. Ltd., Leith, UK, for John Nairn. Initial name ST. SERF, British flag. Requisitioned by the British Admiralty and used as a patrol vessel from 1915 to 1919. Acquired by Thos. N. Mordey in 1919 and by Harold Swithinbank in 1923. Sold to Montague S. Napier in 1926 and renamed NOREEN. Sold to Lord Tweedmouth in 1929 and renamed TIERCEL. Requisitioned by the British Admiralty in 1939. Sold to Panamanian interests in 1946 and renamed JUAN. Acquired by Evangelos C. Toyias, Alkiviades C. Toyias, Constantinos A. Georgiades and Antonios A. Loumidis in 1947, converted into a passenger ship and renamed MOSCHANTHI under Greek flag. Acquired by George F. Frangoudakis in 1963. Broken up at Perama, Greece, in 1966.

The 1908-built SOFIA TOYIA.

HISTORY
Built in 1908 as a yacht by Day, Summers & Co., Ltd., Southampton, UK, for Duc de Valencay. Initial name SAGITTA, British flag. Requisitioned by the British Admiralty from 1914 to 1918 and used as an armed yacht. Acquired by Edward D. Morton in 1920. Requisitioned by the British Admiralty in November 1939, while taken over by the Ministry of War Transport in 1941. Sold to Lucinda Navigation Ltd. in 1946 and placed under Panamanian flag. Sold to John Toyias in 1947, renamed SOFIA TOYIA and placed under Greek flag. Sold to Evangelos I. Tseppas in 1949 and renamed VARVARA TSEPPA. Sold to Nicolaos Diapoulis in 1950 and renamed ANDROS. Broken up at Perama, Greece, in 1962.

The 1902-built KARYSTOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1902 as a yacht by D. & W. Henderson & Co. Ltd., Glasgow, UK, for Sir F. H. Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe. Initial name OMBRA, British flag. Acquired by John Toyias and Evangelos Tseppas in 1947, renamed KARYSTOS and placed under Greek flag. Sold at auction to Evangelos C. Toyias in 1958 and renamed CONSTANTINOS. Broken up in Piraeus, Greece, in 1960.

The 1943-built CADIO.

HISTORY
Built in 1943 as a corvette by The Collinwood Shipyards Ltd., Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, for the Canadian Navy. Initial name OWED SOUND, Canadian flag. Acquired by Cadia Compania de Navegacion S.A. in 1946, converted into a passenger ship, renamed CADIO and placed under Panamanian flag. Transferred to Cadio G. Sigalas in 1947 and placed under Greek flag, maintaining the same name. Transferred to Teti G. Mamai, née Sigalas, in 1950, while the 49% of the owning shares were taken over by Compania Navegacion Ripa S.A. de Panama in 1952. Laid-up in mid-1950s and broken up in Piraeus, Greece, in 1964.

The 1904-built GLAROS.

HISTORY
Built in 1904 as a yacht by Scott’s Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Greenock, UK, for Wyndam Francis Cook. Initial name BERYL, British flag. Acquired by Lord Hollenden in 1911 and renamed LORNA. Requisitioned by the British Admiralty from 1914 to 1919 and used as an auxiliary patrol vessel. Subsequently sold to Sir Walter R. Preston. Requisitioned by the British Admiralty from September 1939 to May 1941 and used as an armed boarding vessel. Sold to G. Gounaris and N. Maris after the end of WWII, renamed THESSALIA and placed under Panamanian flag. Acquired by Kavounides Shipping Co. Ltd. in 1947, converted into a passenger ship, renamed GLAROS and placed under Greek flag. In December 12, 1966 she sank following collision with the laid-up steamship RITA in Salamis island, Greece. Subsequently refloated and broken up in 1969.

The 1925-built HERAKLEION (depicted with subsequent name LACONIA).

HISTORY
Built in 1925 as a cargo ship by Norderwerft A.G., Hamburg, Germany, for Bugsier Reed. & Bergungs A.G. Initial name WIEDAU, German flag. Taken over by the British Ministry of Transport in 1945, renamed EMPIRE CONTRACT and placed under British flag. Transferred to the Greek Government in the same year in the context of war reparations, converted into a passenger/cargo ship, renamed HERAKLEION and placed under Greek flag. Sold to Ioannis Tsengas and Spyros Bilinis in 1948 and renamed LACONIA. Sold to Hellenic Levant Lines in 1954 and placed in liner service. Sold to Sinai Manganese Co. in 1965, renamed MANGANESE and placed under Egyptian flag.

The 1894-built IONION.

HISTORY
Built in 1894 by Fevigs Jernskibsbyggeri, Fevig, Norway for Arendals Dampskibsselskab. Initial name DRONNINGEN, Norwegian flag. Transferred to Det Helgelandske Dampskibsselskab in 1946. Acquired by Aegean Steam Navigation (Typaldos Bros.) in 1948, renamed IONION and placed under Greek flag. Broken up in Piraeus, Greece, in 1963.

The 1899-built LUCINDA.

HISTORY
Built in 1899 as a yacht by Ramage & Ferguson Ltd., Leith, UK, for A. R. & J. M. Sladen. Initial name SHEMARA, British flag. Sold to the Government of New South Wales in the same year, renamed VICTORIA and placed under Australian flag. Sold to Camper & Nicholson Ltd. in 1905, renamed SHEMARA and placed under British flag. Requisitioned by the British Admiralty from 1914 to 1919 and used as an auxiliary patrol vessel. Sold to Sir Charles D. Burney in 1933 and renamed LUCINDA. Sold to Lucinda Cia. Panamena de Navegacion S.A. in 1946 and placed under Panamanian flag. Acquired by Mikes N. Filinis, Nikolaos M. Filinis, Petros Paramythiotis and Georgios Vougiouklis in 1947, converted into a passenger ship and placed under Greek flag maintaining the same name. Broken up in Italy in 1952.

The 1897-built ANATOLI.

HISTORY
Built in 1897 as a yacht by Scott’s Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Greenock, UK, for William Clark. Initial name TUSCARORA, British flag. Acquired by Walter & O. B. Jennings in 1901 and placed under US flag. Sold to Ramon de la Sota in 1911, renamed GIOIZEKO IZARRA and placed under Spanish flag. Acquired by Godfrey H. Williams in 1923, renamed again TUSCARORA and placed under British flag. Requisitioned by the British Admiralty from 1940 to 1946 and used as an anti-submarine patrol vessel. Sold to Bienvenido Steamship Co. Ltd. (J. Livanos & Sons Ltd.) in 1946, converted into a passenger ship, renamed ANATOLI and placed under Panamanian flag. Acquired by Antonios L. Diamantopoulos and Georgios P. Pyliaros in 1948 and placed under Greek flag maintaining the same name. Sold to Michail N. Ezonis in December 1950. Sold to Nicolaos, Ioannis and Leonidas G. Domestinis, Dimitrios N. Angelopoulos and Achilles M. Cambanis in 1951, converted into a cargo ship and renamed EVGENIA. Acquired by Nicolaos Moundreas & Co. in 1959 and by Ar. Georgakakos & Co. in 1961. Sold to foreign interests in 1968, renamed ALHELAL and placed under Saudi Arabian flag. Sank on October 4, 1968, under adverse weather conditions.

The 1943-built TETI.

HISTORY
Built in 1943 as a frigate by Canadian Vickers Ltd., Montreal, Canada. Initial name HMS LOSSIE, British flag. Acquired by Cadio Cia. de Navegacion of the G. Sigalas Sons group in 1946, converted into a passenger ship, renamed TETI and placed under Panamanian flag. Placed under Greek flag in 1949. Sold to Aegean Steam Navigation (Typaldos Bros.) in 1954, while extensively rebuilt in 1956 and renamed ADRIATIKI. Laid up in Perama in 1967. On April 6, 1973 she broke adrift due to a strong gale and sank on the following day at Drapetsona, Greece.

The 1907-built PINDOS II.

HISTORY
Built in 1907 as a yacht by Ailsa Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Troon, UK, for William K. Millar. Initial name MAID OF HONOUR, British flag. Sold to Marion G. Thorton in 1913. Requisitioned by the British Admiralty from 1915 to 1919 and used as an auxiliary patrol vessel. Sold in 1922 to Courtney C. E. Morgan and renamed SYLVANA. Sold to Bury Court Shipping Co. Ltd. (G. Potamianos) in 1947. Transferred to Epirotiki Steamship Co. Georgios Potamianos S.A. in 1948, converted into a passenger ship and placed under Greek flag. Renamed PINDOS II in 1949, while in 1951 acquired by Panos D. Papaoikonomou, Ioannis D. Tripos, Georgios N. Vatikiotis and Manthos P. Vettas. Acquired at auction by the Commercial Bank of Greece in 1964. Sold to Panagiotis P. Thanopoulos in 1965, renamed ARIS and PINDOS subsequently. Acquired again by the Commercial Bank of Greece in 1968.

The 1893-built ADRIAS.

HISTORY
Built in 1893 by Harland & Wolff Ltd., Belfast, UK, for Belfast Steamship Co. Ltd. Initial name MAGIC, British flag. Renamed CLASSIC in 1919. Sold to City of Cork Steam Packet Co. Ltd. in 1925, renamed KILLARNEY and placed under Irish flag. Sold to Coast Lines Ltd. in 1932 and placed under British flag. Requisitioned by the British Admiralty from 1940 to 1946. Acquired by Bury Court Shipping Co. Ltd. (G. Potamianos) in 1947 and renamed ATTIKI maintaining the British flag. Transferred to Epirotiki Steamship Co. Georgios Potamianos S.A. in 1948, renamed ADRIAS and placed under Greek flag. On October 6, 1951 driven ashore on Falconera island, Greece, and became a total loss.

The 1941-built SYROS.

HISTORY
Built in 1941 as a corvette by Harland & Wolff Ltd., Belfast UK. Initial name BERGAMOT, British flag. Acquired in 1946 by the Greek Government, renamed SYROS and placed under Greek flag. Acquired by Kavounides Shipping Co. Ltd. in 1950, converted into a passenger ship and renamed DELPHINI. Renamed EKATERINI in 1955. Broken up in Perama, Greece, in 1976.

The 1911-built MARIE.

HISTORY
Built in 1911 as a yacht by J. I. Thornycroft & Co. Ltd., Southampton, UK, for Henry J. Mason. Initial name MARYNTHEA, British flag. Requisitioned by the British Admiralty from 1915 to 1919. Sold to Sir Arthur P. du Cros in 1919 and renamed EMERALD. Sold to H. Gordon Selfridge in 1926 and renamed CONQUEROR. Requisitioned by the British Admiralty from September 1939 to 1945. Sold to Lamyra Cia. de Vapores S.A. in 1947, converted into a passenger ship, renamed PATRIS and placed under Panamanian flag. Transferred to Georgios P. Hadoulis & Co. in 1948, renamed MARIE and placed under Greek flag. Sold to Evangelos C. Toyias in 1949 and renamed COSTAKIS TOYIAS in 1950. Acquired by Lazaros S. Lagas in 1958 and renamed MARILENA. Extensively rebuilt in 1961. Broken up in Chalkis, Greece, in 1979 after a long lay-up period.

The 1906-built NIKI [depicted with subsequent name HYDRA (Michael Matantos archive)].

HISTORY
Built in 1906 as a tug by Garston Graving Dock and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Garston, UK, for Mersey Towing Company Ltd. Initial name BISON, British flag. Acquired by Velissaris C. Katoulas in 1946, converted into a passenger ship, renamed NIKI and placed under Greek flag. Transferred to the heirs of V. C. Katoulas in 1948. Sold to John S. Latsis in 1949 and renamed HYDRA in 1950. Sold to Nikolaos G. Lambiris in 1954, converted into a cargo ship and renamed NIKOLAS L. Sold to Antonios and Ioannis Mavrellos in 1958. Acquired at auction by Vassilios Zavitsanos in 1963 and renamed AGIOS GEORGIOS. On October 5, 1968 she sank off Mytilene island.

The 1910-built ANGELICA.

HISTORY
Built in 1910 by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Glasgow, UK, for the Canadian Pacific Railway Co. Initial name PRINCESS ADELAIDE, Canadian flag. Acquired by Aegean Steam Navigation (Typaldos Bros.) in 1949, renamed ANGELICA and placed under Greek flag. Broken up in 1966 in Italy.

The 1939-built LAURANA (depicted with subsequent name NERAIDA).

HISTORY
Built in 1939 by Cantieri Navali del Quarnaro S.A., Fiume, Italy for Soc. Fiumana di Navigazione. Initial name LAURANA, Italian flag. Sold to John S. Latsis in 1949 and placed under Greek flag maintaining the same name, while renamed NERAIDA in 1950. Transferred to Hellenic Coastal Transport S.A. in 1970 and to Neraida Shipping Co. in 1978. The ship operates as a floating museum since 2010.

The 1941-built ALEXANDRA.

HISTORY
Built in 1941 as a corvette by Alexander Hall & Co., Aberdeen, UK. Initial name COLTSFOOT, British flag. Sold in 1946 to Divisa Compania de Vapores, renamed ALEXANDRA under Panamanian flag and converted into a passenger ship. Acquired in 1949 by Michail N. Piangos. Sold in 1950 to Piraiki Steamship Co. of G. Pyliaros & A. Diamantopoulos and placed under Greek flag maintaining the same name. Acquired in 1952 by N. Diamantis. Sold to Erietta A. Papageorgiou and Elli G. Thomopoulos in 1951. Acquired in 1952 by N. Diamantis. Sold in 1952 to Foustanos Brothers and renamed ERMOUPOLIS in 1953. On November 20, 1954, stranded on rocks off the port of Syros island due to heavy fog and became a total loss.

The 1943-built CYCLADES.

HISTORY
Built in 1943 as a minesweeper (algerine class) by Toronto Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Canada. Initial name PERSIAN, British flag. Left over in ODISY after the end of the War. Acquired in 1950 by John Toyias, renamed CYCLADES and was converted into a passenger ship. Transferred to John Toyias Steamship Co. S.A. in 1954. Taken over at auction by the National Bank of Greece in 1958. Acquired in 1958 by the Ionian Steamship Navigation Co. Ltd. (Petros Potamianos) and renamed ADRIAS. Taken over in 1961 by National Bank of Greece, placed under the temporary management of the Kavounides Shipping Co. Ltd. and renamed ATHINA. Sold in the same year to the above group and renamed POLIKOS. Broken up in Piraeus in 1974.

The 1911-built AEGEON.

HISTORY
Built in 1911 by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd., Newcastle, UK for Canadian Pacific Railway Co. Initial name PRINCESS ALICE, Canadian flag. Acquired in 1949 by Aegean Steam Navigation (Typaldos Bros.), renamed AEGEON and placed under Greek flag. On December 2, 1966, while she was towed from Piraeus to Savona, Italy, in order to be delivered to local breakers, she grounded off Civitavecchia during heavy storm.

The 1943-built DESPINA.

HISTORY
Built in 1943 as a Navy escort and patrol vessel by Pullman Standard Car Manufacturing Co., Chicago, USA. Initial name KILMORE, British flag. Left over in Greece after the end of WWII and she became the property of ODISY. Acquired in 1950 by Foustanos Brothers, converted into a passenger ship and renamed DESPINA under Greek flag. Sold in 1969 to Georgios Kousouniadis & Co. and renamed EVANGELISTRIA. Broken up in Elefsis, Greece, in 1980.

The 1904-built AVRA (depicted with subsequent name ELENA).

HISTORY
Built as a yacht in 1904 by Scott’s Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Greenock, UK. Initial name GRIANAIG, British flag. Requisitioned by the British Admiralty in 1914 and used as an auxiliary patrol vessel, while used for anti-submarine patrol service in 1916 and later on as a hospital ship. Returned to her owner Earl of Dunraven in 1919. Sold in mid-1920s to A.J. Drexel, Jr. and renamed ALOMA. Subsequently acquired by Aymar Johnson, renamed ENCHANTRESS and placed under US flag. Sold in 1937 to Moss S. Myers and renamed LADY SHAHRAZAD under British flag. Requisitioned by the British Admiralty in September 1939 and used for anti-submarine patrol service. Sold in 1946 to Compania Maritima Corthi S.A., converted into a passenger ship and renamed ANTONIO under Panamanian flag. Acquired in 1948 by Giannoulis Z. Gounaris and renamed AVRA under Greek flag. Sold in 1950 to Lazaros S. Lagas and renamed ELENA in 1951. Broken up in Greece in 1959.

The 1952-built MIAOULIS.

HISTORY
Built in 1952 by Cantieri Riuniti dell’ Adriatico, Monfalcone, Italy for the Greek Government in the context of Italy’s war reparations to Greece. Acquired on delivery by Petros M. Nomikos Ltd. Sold in 1973 to Athenian Cruises S.A. and in 1976 to Miaoulis Shipping Ltd. of the Strintzis group. Acquired in 1977 by Agapitos Brothers. Broken up in Pakistan in 1988.

The 1952-built KANARIS.

HISTORY
Built in 1952 by Cantieri Riuniti dell’ Adriatico, Monfalcone, Italy for the Greek Government in the context of Italy’s war reparations to Greece. Acquired on delivery by Petros M. Nomikos Ltd. Sold in 1973 to Maleas Shipping Co. Ltd of Stathakis Bros. and V. Manousos and transferred to Kanaris Shipping S.A. in 1979. Sold in 1980 to Forecast Line Co. Ltd. Renamed TRAFALGAR in 1981 but never traded under this name. Broken up in Elefsis, Greece, in 1984.

The 1952-built KARAISKAKIS.

HISTORY
Built in 1952 by Ansaldo S.p.A., Italy for the Greek Government in the context of Italy’s war reparations to Greece. Acquired on delivery by Petros M. Nomikos Ltd. Sold in 1972 to A.N.T.E.P. S.A. – Sunny Cruises and renamed ALEXANDROS. Sold in 1982 at auction to ETBA. Sold in 1984 to Mediterranean Ionian Cruises S.A. and renamed SEA NYMPH. Acquired in 1988 by Sunseeker Lines Ltd. and renamed SEA BRIDE under St. Vincent flag. Sold to High Life Tours S.A.E. in 1989 and renamed SHADWAN under Egyptian flag. Renamed LOVE BOAT in 1990 and STAR OFFSHORE in 1996. Broken up in 2000.

The 1952-built KOLOKOTRONIS.

HISTORY
Built in 1952 by Cantieri Navali di Taranto, Taranto, Italy for the Greek Government in the context of Italy’s war reparations to Greece. Acquired on delivery by The New Epirotiki Steamship Navigation Petros Potamianos. Except the name KOLOKOTRONIS she was also bearing the name GEORGIOS POTAMIANOS. Sold in 1971 to Georgios Kousouniades & Co. and renamed ACHILLES. Broken up in Perama, Greece, in 1983.

The 1935-built SEMIRAMIS.

HISTORY
Built in 1935 by Harland & Wolff Ltd., Belfast, UK for Elder Dempster Lines Ltd. Initial name CALABAR, British flag. Acquired in 1954 by Epirotiki Steamship Co. Georgios Potamianos S.A. and renamed SEMIRAMIS under Greek flag. Refitted and deployed on Greek coastal service. In 1955 she was the first ship chartered by the National Tourism Organisation of Greece for the promotion of organized cruises in the Aegean. Sold in 1979 to Shobokshi Maritime Co., Jeddah and placed under Saudi Arabian flag. Broken up at Singapore in 1980.

The 1940-built PHILIPPOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1940 by Ailsa Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Troon, UK for P. & A. Cambell. Initial name EMPRESS QUEEN, British flag. Requisitioned during her construction in 1940 by the Admiralty, completed as an auxiliary anti-aircraft ship and renamed QUEEN EAGLE. Returned to her owners in 1943 under her initial name. Acquired in 1955 by Kavounides Shipping Co. Ltd. and renamed PHILIPPOS under Greek flag. Deployed on the Greek coastal service as well as in cruises in the Adriatic. Seriously damaged by fire on 23 February 1972, while undergoing repairs at Keratsini, Greece. Declared a constructive total loss and broken up at Lavrion, Greece, in 1974.

The 1928-built PHRYNI.

HISTORY
Built in 1928 by Wm. Denny & Bros. Ltd., Dumbarton, UK for Southern Railway. Initial name WORTHING, British flag. Requisitioned by the Admiralty from 1940 to 1946 and renamed BRIGADIER. Transferred in 1948 to the British Transport Commission. Acquired in 1955 by John S. Latsis and renamed PHRYNI under Greek flag. Broken up in Greece in 1964.

The 1908-built MEDITERRANEAN.

HISTORY
Built in 1908 by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Glasgow, UK for Canadian Pacific Railway Co. Initial name PRINCESS CHARLOTTE, Canadian flag. Acquired in 1950 by Aegean Steam Navigation (Typaldos Bros.) and renamed MEDITERRANEAN under Panamanian flag. Following extensive conversion works including the replacement of her three funnels with a modern one, she was placed on routes serving Mediterranean destinations. Placed under Greek flag in 1966 maintaining the same name. Broken up in Vado Ligure, Italy, in 1966.

Τhe 1944-built PANTELIS (Photo Megalokonomou/Aris Bilalis collection).

HISTORY
Built in 1944 as a fleet minesweeper by Associated Shipbuilders Inc., Seattle, Wash., USA. Transferred to the British Navy as the JASPER and placed under British flag. Left over in Greece after the end of the War and became the property of ODISY. She was used as an energy station providing electricity for the city of Salonica. Acquired in 1956 by Foustanos Bros., converted into a passenger ship and renamed PANTELIS under Greek flag. Laid up at Ambelakia, Salamis in 1969. On 6 December 1971 she developed a list due to intake of water and became semi-submerged. In 1976 she was taken over by the Piraeus Port Authority. Broken up in Greece in 1981.

The 1929-built MYRTIDIOTISSA.

HISTORY
Built in 1929 by Harland & Wolff Ltd., Glasgow, UK for David McBrayne Ltd. Initial name LOCHNESS, British flag. Sold in 1955 to Lloyd Mediterraneo S.p.A. and renamed VALMARINA under Italian flag. Acquired in 1958 by Lakoniki Steamship Navigation of S. Billinis & Co. and renamed MYRTIDIOTISSA. Broken up in Perama, Greece, in 1973.

The 1914-built ATREUS.

HISTORY
Built in 1914 by A/S Burmeister & Wain, Copenhagen, Denmark for Det Forenede Dampskibs Selskab. Initial name AALBORGHUS, Danish flag. Rebuilt in 1936 and renamed FREDERIKSHAVN. Sold in 1958 to Compania de Navegacion Alange of the Potamianos group, renamed ATREUS and placed under Costa Rican flag. Transferred to Epirotiki Steamship Co. Georgios Potamianos S.A. in 1959 and placed under Greek flag maintaining the same name. Transferred in 1967 to Maritime Anepirot and placed under Panamanian flag. Broken up in Italy in 1968.

The 1936-built ELLAS.

HISTORY
Built in 1936 by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd. for London, Midland & Scottish Railway. Initial name MARCHIONESS OF GRAHAM, British flag. Sold in 1939 to the Caledonian Steam Packet Co., Ltd. Acquired in 1958 by Nicolaos Diapoulis and renamed ELLAS in 1959. Acquired at auction in 1963 by Kavounides Shipping Co. Ltd. and renamed NEA HELLAS. Renamed GALAXIAS in 1964. Taken over by Nicolaos Diapoulis in 1965 and renamed ANDROS II. Sold in 1966 to Delphi Cruises S.A. and renamed EL GRECO. Taken over by the Commercial Bank of Greece in 1968. Broken up in Greece in 1977.

The 1929-built AEGEUS (Photo Megalokonomou/Aris Bilalis collection).

HISTORY
Built in 1929 by Nylands Verksted, Oslo, Norway for A/S Arendals Dampskibsselskab. Initial name OSLO, Norwegian flag. Acquired in 1969 by Epirotiki Steamship Co. Georgios Potamianos S.A. and renamed AEGEUS under Greek flag. Tranferred in 1960 to the The New Epirotiki Steamship Navigation Petros Potamianos and renamed KEFALLINIA in 1965. Seriously damaged following a fire while being laid-up at Ambelakia, Salamis island and was semi-submerged. Declared a constructive total loss and broken up in Greece.

The 1933-built ARCADIA.

HISTORY
Built in 1933 as a cargo ship by Société Anonyme John Cockerill, Antwerp, Belgium for Soc. Anon. John Cockerill. Initial name AMÉTHYSTE, Belgian flag. Bombed and sunk on 18 May 1940 at Dieppe but later raised by the Germans. In 1944 she sank again at St. Malo following an air-raid. Subsequently raised and repaired in Antwerp in 1946. Transferred in 1958 to Soc. Anon. Cockerill-Ougrée. Acquired in 1959 by Greek Tankers S.A. of Constantinos Th. Diamantis, converted into a passenger ship and renamed ARCADIA under Greek flag. Broken up in Elefsis, Greece, in 1970.

The 1929-built KRITI.

Built in 1929 as a passenger/cargo ship by Earle’s Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Hull, UK for Hull & Netherlands Steamship Co. Ltd. Initial name MERLOSE ABBEY, British flag. Sold in 1935 to Associated Humber Lines Ltd. Renamed MELROSE ABBEY II in 1958. Acquired in 1959 by Aegean Steam Navigation (Typaldos Bros.), converted into a passenger ship and renamed KRITI under Greek flag. In the late 1960s she was laid up in Piraeus. Acquired at auction by National Bank of Greece in 1972. Broken up in Perama, Greece in 1976.

The 1955-built DELOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1955 by Steinwerder Industrie A.G., West Germany for Hafen-Dampfsch. A.G. Initial name WAPPEN VON HAMBURG, West German flag. Acquired in 1961 by Hellenic Star Maritime Co. Ltd. of Marcos P. Nomikos group and renamed DELOS under Greek flag. Sold in 1967 to Alaska Cruise Lines and renamed POLAR STAR under Canadian flag. Acquired in 1970 by West Cruise Lines and renamed PACIFIC STAR under Panamanian flag. Sold to Donald L. Ferguson Cruises Ltd. in 1972 and renamed XANADU. Converted into a non-propelled barge in 1980 in the USA.

The 1934-built HELLAS.

HISTORY
Built in 1934 by A. Stephen & Sons Ltd., Glasgow, UK for Tasmanian Steamers Pty., Melbourne. Initial name TAROONA, Australian flag. Acquired in 1959 by Aegean Steam Navigation (Typaldos Bros.) and renamed HELLAS under Greek flag. Following a refit and the removal of one of her funnels, she was deployed on Greek coastal service as well as on various Adriatic Sea routes. Laid up in Piraeus in late 1960s, and was finally broken up in Turkey in 1989.

The 1943-built LEMNOS.

HISTORY
Built as a corvette in 1943 by Midland Shipyards Ltd., Midland, Ontario, Canada. Initial name LINDSAY, Canadian flag. Sold to Clarke Steamship Co. Ltd. and renamed NORTH SHORE. Acquired in 1961 by Aegean Steam Navigation (Typaldos Bros.), converted into a passenger ship and renamed LEMNOS under Greek flag. Broken up in Perama, Greece in 1970.

The 1947-built EPIRUS.

HISTORY
Built in 1947 by Caledon Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Dundee, UK for Clyde Shipping Co. Ltd. Initial name TOWARD, British flag. Acquired in 1962 by The New Epirotiki Steamship Navigation Petros Potamianos and renamed EPIRUS under Greek flag. Stranded in 1970 on rocks off Skyros island in dense fog. Towed to Piraeus, declared a constructive total loss and broken up in Perama, Greece, in the same year.

The 1943-built ESPEROS.

HISTORY
Built in 1943 as a minelayer by Danziger Werft Schiffs & Maschinenbaunstalt, Danzig, Germany. Towed to Odense Staalskibsvaerft, Odense, Denmark for completion. Delivered to German Navy in 1944 as the LINZ. Taken over by British Ministry of Transport in 1945 and renamed EMPIRE WANSBECK under British flag. Acquired by Kavounides Shipping Co. in 1962, converted into a passenger ship and renamed ESPEROS under Greek flag. Broken up in Spain in 1980.

The 1951-built PHAISTOS.

HISTORY
Built as a tanker in 1951 by Köckums Mekaniska Verkstads A.B., Malmö, Sweden for Swedish enterprise Stig Gorthon. Initial name MARIA GORTHON, Swedish flag. Acquired in 1963 by Constantine S. Efthymiades, extensively converted into a passenger/side-loading ferry and renamed PHAISTOS under Greek flag. Laid up at Piraeus in 1977. Broken up at Elefsis, Greece, in 1983.

The 1943-built SOFOKLIS VENIZELOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1943 by Forges et Chantiers de la Mediterranée, Le Havre, France. Laid down for Soc. Nationale de Chemins de Fer, as the LONDRES, she was seized on stocks by the Germans. Completed as the minelayer LOTHRINGEN and placed under German flag. Returned to her owners in 1945 and renamed LONDRES again under French flag. Transferred to the British Transport Commission in 1955 and placed under British flag. Acquired in 1963 by the Aegean Steam Navigation (Typaldos Broos.) and renamed IONION II. Following a refit she was renamed SOFOKLIS VENIZELOS in 1964. Seriously damaged by fire on April 14, 1966, while being repaired at Piraeus. Declared a constructive total loss and sold to local breakers in 1968.

The 1965-built KEFALLINIA.

HISTORY
Built in 1965 by Th. Zervas & Sons, Perama, Greece for Dimitrios, Demosthenes and Dionysios M. Strintzis and Constantinos and Haralambos A. Strintzis. Transferred in 1982 to Strintzis Bros. Shipping Co. Sold in 1993 to Katapoliani Maritime Co. and renamed EXPRESS PAROS. Acquired by Victoria Passenger Marine Transport Ltd. in 1999 and renamed ZAHARA under Tanzanian flag.

The 1952-built MINOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1952 as a tanker by Köckums Mekaniska Verkstads A.B., Malmö, Sweden for Olof Wallenius. Initial name SOYA-MARGARETA, Swedish flag. Acquired in 1964 by Constantine S. Efthymiades, converted into a passenger/side loading ferry and renamed MINOS under Greek flag. Sold in 1974 to Minoan Lines. Broken up at Split, Croatia, in 1984.

The 1947-built LETO.

HISTORY
Built in 1947 by Forges & Chantiers de la Mediteranée S.A., Le Havre, France, for Soc. Nationale des Chemind de Fer Francaise. Initial name ARROMANCHES, French flag. Acquired in 1965 by Petros M. Nomikos Ltd. and renamed LETO under Greek flag. Broken up at Elefsis, Greece, in 1972.

The 1949-built HERAKLION.

HISTORY
Built as a passenger/cargo ship in 1949 by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Glasgow, UK, for Bibby Line Ltd. Initial name LEICESTERSHIRE, British flag. Acquired in 1965 by the Aegean Steam Navigation (Typaldos Bros.), converted into a passenger/slide loading ferry and renamed HERAKLION under Greek flag. Sank off Falconera island on December 8, 1966, resulting to heavy human losses but also the collapse of Typaldos Brothers group within a short period of time.

The 1953-built SOPHIA.

HISTORY
Built as ta tanker in 1953 by Köckums Mekaniska Verkstads A.B., Malmö, Sweden, for the Olof Wallenius group. Initial name SOYA-BIRGITTA, Swedish flag. Acquired in 1965 by Constantine S. Efthymiades, converted into a passenger/side loading ferry and renamed SOPHIA under Greek flag. On May 17, 1976, while at the port of Keratsini, developed a list and partially submerged. Declared a constructive total loss and broken up in Greece in 1985.

The 1967-built ELLI.

HISTORY
Built in 1967 by Kamitsis & Galatis, Perama, Greece, for Georgios F. Frangoudakis. Transferred in 1968 to his heirs, his widow Angeliki and children Frangiskos, Irini, Elli and Marianna. Transferred in 1982 to Elli S.A. Sold to Hellenic Coast Lines S.A. in 1986 and renamed SCHINOUSSA. Sold in 1990 to Katapoliani Shipping Co. and renamed PAROS EXPRESS. Acquired by the Greek Government (Ministry of Aegean) in 1993, converted into a hospital ship and renamed IPPOKRATIS. The whole project however failed to materialize and the ship was donated in 2002 to the charity organization “To xamogelo tou Paidiou”, which failed to operate it within its functions. Remained laid-up and finally sold to Turkish breakers in 2005.

The 1948-built HANIA.

HISTORY
Built in 1948 as a passenger/cargo ship by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Glasgow, UK, for Bibby Line Ltd. Initial name WARWICKSHIRE, British flag. Acquired in 1965 by Aegean Steam Navigation (Typaldos Bros.), converted into a passenger/side loading ferry and renamed HANIA under Greek flag. Sold to Kavounides Brothers in 1971, renamed SIRIUS and operated as a cruise ship.

The 1965-built ADONIS.

HISTORY
Built in 1965 by C.R.D. Adriatico, Monfalcone, Italy, for the Hellenic Tourism Organisation. Subsequently placed under the management of the Aegean Steam Navigation (Typaldos Bros.). Sold in 1966 to Kavounides Shipping Co. and renamed ATLANTIS in 1976. Seriously damaged by fire on March 7, 1983, at Piraeus. Declared a constructive total loss and broken up in Megara, Greece, in 1988.

The 1953-built APOLLON.

HISTORY
Built in 1953 by Forges & Chantiers de la Mediteranée S.A., Le Havre, France for Soc. Nationale des Chemins de Fer Francaise. Initial name LISIEUX, French flag. Acquired in 1966 by Petros M. Nomikos Ltd. and renamed APOLLON under Greek flag. Sold in 1975 to Ioannis & Vassilios Agapitos. Broken up in Elefsis, Greece, in 1982.

The 1948-built AEOLIS.

HISTORY
Built in 1948 by Mitsubishi Jukogyo KK., Kobe, Japan, for the Japanese Government. Initial name TAISETSU MARU, Japanese flag. Acquired in 1966 by Constantine S. Efthymiades, refitted and renamed AEOLIS under Greek flag. Sold at auction in 1977 to Deutsche Schiffahrtsbank. Subsequently acquired by Sol Maritime Services and renamed SOL PHRYNE under Cyprus flag. Sold to Ben Hadji Choubaki Fouad in 1991 and placed under Honduras flag. Sank following an explosion and fire on December 6, 1991, south of Vis island, carrying Yugoslavian troops and ammunition.

The 1952-built LINDOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1952 by Forges & Chantiers de la Mediteranée S.A., La Seyne, France, for Cie. de Navigation Paquet. Initial name LYAUTEY, French flag. Sold in 1965 to Cie. Francaise de Navigation and renamed GALILEE and a year later LYAUTEY. Acquired in 1967 by Constantine S. Efthymiades and renamed LINDOS under Greek flag. Broken up in Castellon, Spain, in 1974.

The 1948-built KALYMNOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1948 by Aalborg Vaerft A/S, Aalborg, Denmark, for the Government of Iceland. Initial name HELKA, Iceland flag. Acquired by Dodekanissiaki Steamship Navigation S.A. in 1966 and renamed KALYMNOS under Greek flag. Sold in 1968 to Constantine G. Doulger and renamed ARCADIA. Acquired in 1969 by Evdoxos Shipping Co. S.A. and renamed KALYMNOS. Broken up in Megara, Greece, in 1981.

The 1952-built MEGALONISOS KRITI.

HISTORY
Built in 1952 by Arsenal de Lorient, Lorient, France, for Cie. General Transatlantique. Initial name VILLE DE TUNIS, French flag. Acquired in 1967 by K Shipping Enterprised Ltd. and renamed MEGALONISOS KRITI under Greek flag. Renamed CITY OF ATHENS in 1969. Sank on March 26, 1980, southeast of Formentera island, while being towed from Piraeus to Barcelona for delivery to local breakers.

The 1949-built OIA.

HISTORY
Built in 1949 by Wm. Denny & Bros. Ltd., Dumbarton, UK, for General Steam Navigation Co. Ltd. Initial name QUEEN OF THE CHANNEL, British flag. Acquired in 1968 by Aghia Ypapanti Compania Maritima S.A. (Katsoulakos group) and renamed OIA under Greek flag. Transferred to Kriton Shipping Co. in 1970. Seriously damaged on September 12, 1974, after hitting rocks off Serifos island and declared a constructive total loss. Acquired in 1976 in damaged condition by Demetrios J. Carras and renamed LETO. Repaired and transferred to Blye Sky Line Limited Ltd. in 1977. Sold at auction in 1978 to Georgios Kousouniades Shipping Co. S.A. Broken up in Elefsis, Greece, in 1983.

The 1972-built KYKLADES.

HISTORY
Built in 1972 by United Shipyards, Perama, Greece, for Agapitos Brothers. Sold to Kyklades Islands N.E. in 1989 and renamed EXPRESS EVOIKOS in 1993. Sold to Aghia Methodia Kimolou Shipping Co. in 1994 and renamed METHODIA. Acquired at auction by Express Delphini N.E. of Agapitos Express Ferries group in 1996 and renamed EXPRESS DANAE. Sold to Minoan Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. in 2000. Sold in 2004 to Pastel Hostess Ltd. and renamed ERKE under Cambodian flag.

The 1953-built KNOSSOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1953 as a passenger/cargo ship by Arsenal de Lorient, Lorient, France, for Cie. des Messageries Maritimes. Initial name LA BOURDONNAIS, French flag. Acquired in 1968 by Constantine S. Efthymiades and renamed KNOSSOS under Greek flag. Sold at auction to Deutsche Schiffahrts Bank A.G. in 1977 and subsequently broken up in Perama, Greece.

The 1953-built KYDON.

HISTORY
Built as a tanker in 1953 by N.V. Machinefabriek en Scheepswerf van P. Smot, Jr., Rotterdam, The Netherlands, for Suomen Tankkilaiva O/Y. Initial name WIRAKEL, Finnish flag. Acquired in 1968 by Anonimi Naftiliaki Eteria Kritis (ANEK), renamed KYDON and placed under Greek flag. Converted into a passenger/side loading ferry and completed in 1970. Sold in 1989 to Jo-Dim Investment Trust Ltd. and renamed CITY OF TARANTO under Maltese flag. Broken up in Malta in 1998.

The 1972-built IONION (Michael Matantos Archive).

HISTORY
Built in 1972 by Hellenic General Enterprises Co., Perama, Greece, for Strintzis Bros. Shipping Co. Sold in 1978 to Minas Stathakis and Vassilios Manoussos. Stranded on October 6, 1991, at Gramvoussa Kissamou in Chania, partly submerged and subsequently declared a constructive total loss.

The 1971-built GEORGIOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1971 by United Shipyards, Perama, Greece, for Shipping & Tourist Co. Frangiskos Frangoudakis S.A. Sold in 1985 to China National Machinery Import & Export Corp. and renamed HONG MIAN under Chinese flag. Sold in 1995 to Dalian Marine Transport Co. and renamed TIAN LU under Chinese flag.

The 1949-built MIMIKA L.

HISTORY
Built in 1949 by Helsingør Skibsværft & Maskinbyggeri A/S, Helsingør, Denmark, for Det Forenede Dampskibs Selskab. Initial name KRONPRINSESSE INGRID, Danish flag. Sold to Rederi-og Handelsselskapetr Montana A/S in 1969 and renamed COPENHAGEN. Acquired in the same year by Costas S. Latsis, renamed MIMIKA L and placed under Greek flag. Acquired at auction by the National Bank of Greece in 1977, while sold in 1978 to Astir Shipping Enterprises Co. Ltd. of Dimitrios G. Ventouris and renamed ALKYON. Broken up in Pakistan in 1985.

The 1982-built SANTORINI (Photo by G. Kouroupis/George Koveos collection).

HISTORY
Built in 1982 by Argo Shipbuilding & Repairing Co., Perama, Greece, for Santorini Shipping Co. S.A. Transferred in 1986 to Hellenic Coastal Line S.A. Sold in 1988 to the Republic of Algeria and renamed TIPU SULTAN under Algerian flag.

The 1973-built FIVOS (Photo by S. Valakis).

HISTORY
Built in 1973 by United Shipyards, Perama, Greece, for Labut S.A. of Spyros Lalis group. Deployed on coastal service in 1974 and 1975. Sold in 1976 to Cross Ferry Line S.A. and renamed CHRYSOVALANDOU. Acquired by Naxos Shipping S.A. in 1979 and renamed PAROS. Acquired by Hellenic Coastal Lines S.A. in 1986 and by Arkadia Lines of Costas Moulopoulos group in 1991. Renamed IOANNIS EXPRESS in 1992, while sold to Paros Shipping Co. in 1995. Acquired by Ventouris Northwest Ionian Lines Shipping Co. in 1996 and renamed PANAGIA PAXON. Taken over at auction in 2001 by the National Bank of Greece. Broken up in Turkey in 2002.

The 1965-built MARIANNA (Christos Gavras collection).

HISTORY
Built in 1965 by Rolandwerft G.m.b.H, Bremen, West Germany, for A/S Skagerakpilen. Initial name STELLA MARINA, Norwegian flag. Sold to Mercantile Holding A/S in 1970 and subsequently to Grunstadts Rederi A/S and renamed HOLIDAY PRINCESS. Acquired in the same year by Greek Seaparadise Co. Ltd. and renamed MARIANNA under Greek flag. Sold to Platania Shipping Co. Ltd. in 1975 and renamed CHRYSANTHEMUM under Greek flag. Acquired by Hellenic Adriatic Lines S.r.L. in 1980 and renamed ESPRESSO BRINDISI under Italian flag. Sold to the Government of Senegal in 1982 and renamed CASAMANCE EXPRESS.

The 1971-built DODEKANISOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1971 by D. Kamitsis & Co., Perama, Greece, as AETOS for N.E. Ochimatagogon Kikladon, however she did not sail under this name. Sold to Piraiki N.E. in 1977 and renamed DODEKANISOS. Acquired at auction in 1980 by bankers ETBA. Sold in 1984 to Agapitos Brothers, while renamed CORFU SEA in 1985. Sold to Achillion K.N.E. in 1988. Sold in 1996 to Karistos Maritime Co. and renamed EXPRESS KARISTOS. Broken up in India in 2004.

The 1950-built NAIAS.

HISTORY
Built in 1950 by Helsingør Skibsværft & Maskinbyggeri A/S, Helsingør, Denmark, for Det Forenede Dampskibs Selskab. Initial name JENS BANG, Danish flag. Acquired in 1971 by Sbarbara Cia. Maritima S.A. and renamed NAIAS under Greek flag. Transferred in the same year to Kriton Shipping Co. and to Naias Shipping Co. S.A. in 1972. Broken up in Elefsis, Greece, in 1985.

The 1948-built ARCADI.

HISTORY
Built in 1948 by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd., Newcastle, UK, for Cie. de Navigation Mixte. Initial name PRESIDENT DE CAZALET, French flag. Renamed MÉDITERRANÉE in 1967. Acquired in 1971 by Constantine S. Efthymiades and renamed ARCADI under Greek flag. Broken up at Perama, Greece, in 1982.

The 1948-built AGAPITOS I.

HISTORY
Built in 1948 by Cammell Laird & Co. Ltd., Birkenhead, UK, for Fishguard & Rosslare Railways & Harbours Co. Initial name ST. PATRICK, British flag. Sold in 1959 to British Transport Commission, while transferred in 1963 to British Railways Board. Acquired in 1972 by Gerassimos S. Fetouris and renamed THERMOPYLAI under Greek flag. Taken over in 1972 by the Panamanian enterprise Kimi Compania Naviera S.A. with the consent of the National Bank of Greece who has provided finance for its acquisition. Sold in 1973 to Agapitos Brothers and renamed AGAPITOS I. Laid up in 1976 and broken up in Piraeus, Greece, in 1979.

The 1971-built RETHIMNON.

HISTORY
Built in 1971 by Sumitomo Shipbuilding & Machinery Co., Uraga, Japan, for Central Ferry Co. Ltd. Initial name CENTRAL No. 5, Japanese flag. Acquired in 1972 by Anonimi Naftiliaki Eteria Kritis (ANEK) and renamed RETHIMNON under Greek flag. Sold in 2001 to Naif Marine Services (Pvt) and renamed JABAL ALI 2 under United Arab Emirates flag.

The 1971-built CANDIA.

HISTORY
Built in 1971 by Sumitomo Shipbuilding & Machinery Co., Uraga, Japan, for Central Ferry Co. Ltd. Initial name CENTRAL No. 2, Japanese flag. Acquired in 1972 by Anonimi Naftiliaki Eteria Kritis (ANEK) and renamed CANDIA under Greek flag. Sold in 2001 to Naif Marine Services (Pvt) and renamed JABAL ALI 3 under United Arab Emirates flag.

The 1966-built SAPPHO.

HISTORY
Built in 1966 by Camell Laird, Birkenhead, UK, for Ellerman’s Wilson Line Ltd. Initial name SPERO, British flag. Acquired in 1973 by Naftiliaki Eteria Lesvou and renamed SAPPHO under Greek flag. Sold to Lacerta Shipping Agencies in 2002 and renamed SANTORINI 3.

The 1975-built NAXOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1975 by United Shipyards, Perama, Greece, for Naxos Shipping S.A. Acquired in 1986 by Hellenic Coastal Lines S.A. and in 1991 by Arkadia Lines of C. Moulopoulos group. Sold in 1994 to Hainan Libaou Shipping Company of the People’s Republic of China.

The 1976-built LEMNOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1976 by Hellenic General Enterprises, Perama, Greece, for Lemnos Maritime Co. Ltd. (Loucas Nomicos Sons). Sold to Minoan Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. in 1999. Transferred to Hellas Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. in 2002. Sold in the same year to C Link Ferries Maritime Company and renamed PANAGIA TINOU. Sold to Trabzon Shipping Inc. in 2009, renamed TRABZON and placed under Moldovan flag. Sold to Med Star Shipping Co. S.A. in 2013, renamed MED STAR and placed under Togo flag.

The 1955-built AGIOS GEORGIOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1955 by Aalborg Vaerft A/S, Aalborg, Denmark, for A/S D/S Oresund. Initial name ABSALON, Danish flag. Acquired in 1975 by Constantinos G. Ventouris and renamed MASTROGIORGIS under Cyprus flag. Placed under Greek flag in the same year, while renamed AGIOS GEORGIOS in 1976. Acquired by Kimolos Navigation Co. Ltd. in 1988 and renamed ERGINA under Maltese flag. Broken up in Turkey in 2004.

The 1967-built ARIADNE.

HISTORY
Built in 1967 by Lübecker Flender-Werke A.G., Lübeck, West Germany, for A/B Tor Line. Initial name TOR HOLLANDIA, Swedish flag. Acquired in 1975 by Minoan Lines and renamed ARIADNE under Greek flag. Sold in 1999 to Fragline Ferries Ltd. and renamed OURANOS under Maltese flag. Sold in 2007 to F Lines and renamed F. DIAMOND.

The 1965-built ARION.

HISTORY
Built in 1965 by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Glasgow, UK, for Nil-Somerfin Car Ferries Ltd. Initial name NILI, Israeli flag. Sold in 1967 to Kavim Hervat Oniyat B.M. and renamed JAMAICA QUEEN. Sold to Weston Shipping Co. Ltd. in 1968 and to Kavim Shipping Co. Ltd. in 1969, while subsequently renamed NILI. Acquired in 1975 by Maritime Co. of Lesvos and renamed ARION under Greek flag. Seriously damaged following a terrorist attack on December 20, 1981, while at the port of Haifa. Declared a constructive total loss and sold for demolition.

The 1962-built SAMAINA.

HISTORY
Built in 1962 by Hanseatische Werft G.m.b.H., Hamburg, West Germany, for J. A. Reinecke. Initial name NILS HOLGERSSON, West German flag. Sold in 1967 to P/R m.s. Gosta Berling and renamed GOSTA BERLING. Sold back to J. A. Reinecke in the same year and renamed ESCAPADE and immediately after sold to Travemunde-Trelleborg Linie G.m.b.H. and renamed GOSTA BERLING. Sold in 1973 to T.T. Cruising Line Ltd. and placed under Cyprus flag. Sold again in 1975 to Travemunde-Trelleborg Linie G.m.b.H. and renamed MARY POPPINS under West German flag. Acquired in 1976 by Shipping & Tourist Co. of Samos & Ikaria and renamed SAMAINA under Greek flag. Acquired in 1986 by Hellenic Coastal Lines S.A. Sold in 1991 to Samaina Naftiliaki N.E. of the C. Moulopoulos group. Collided on November 4, 1996, with the Greek fast attack craft ANTHYPOPLOIARHOS KOSTAKOS, which subsequently sank. Four crew members of the naval craft were lost. The SAMAINA was repaired but finally laid up until 2000 when she was sold for demolition in India.

The 1958-built AIGAION.

HISTORY
Built in 1958 by Cockerill-Ougrée S.A., Hoboken, Belgium, for Regie voor Maritime Tpt. Initial name ARTEVELDE, Belgian flag. Acquired in 1976 by Vassilios and Ioannis Agapitos and renamed AIGAION under Greek flag. Transferred in 1992 to Ioannis and Constantine Agapitos. Seriously damaged from fire on February 19, 1996, while undergoing repairs in Drapetsona, and eventually sank.

The 1972-built KRITI.

HISTORY
Built in 1972 by Kanda Zosensho K.K., Jure, Japan, for Hiroshima Green Ferry K.K. Initial name GREEN ARROW, Japanese flag. Acquired in 1977 by the Polemis group and renamed ARGO under Greek flag. Sold in the same year to Anonimi Naftiliaki Eteria Kritis (ANEK), converted and renamed KRITI. Sold in 1996 to Super Naias Shipping Co. of the Agapitos group. Sold in 1999 to Minoan Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. and renamed EXPRESS ARIS. Transferred in 2002 to Hellas Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. Broken up in 2005.

The 1958-built HOMERUS.

HISTORY
Built in 1958 by Helsingør Skibs Værft og Maskinbyggeri A/S, Helsingør, Denmark, for Statens Järnvägar. Initial name TRELLEBORG, Swedish flag. Acquired in 1977 by Maritime Co. of Lesvos S.A. and renamed HOMERUS under Greek flag. Sold in 1993 to Cyprohellenic Shipping Co. and renamed NISSOS KYPROS under Cyprus flag. Broken up in India in 2003.

The 1966-built KNOSSOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1966 by Lindholmens Varv. Aktiebolaget, Gothenburg, Sweden, for Stockholms Rederi A/B Svea. Initial name SVEA, Swedish flag. Sold in 1969 to Svenska Lloyd A/S and renamed HISPANIA. Renamed SAGA in 1972. Acquired in 1978 by Minoan Lines and renamed KNOSSOS under Greek flag. Sold in 1998 to Ferro Ferry Boat & RoRo Transportation Co. and renamed CAPTAIN ZAMAN II under Turkish flag.

The 1961-built ICARUS.

HISTORY
Built in 1961 by Marinens Hovedverft, Horten, Norway, for A/S Grenaa-Hundested. Initial name KATEEGAT, Danish flag. Sold in 1969 to A/B Jacob Lines and renamed NORDEK under Finnish flag. Sold in 1973 to Tourship Co. Ltd. and renamed CORSICA STAR under Panamanian flag. Acquired in 1979 by Shipping & Tourist Co. of Samos & Ikaria and renamed ICARUS under Greek flag. Acquired in 1986 by Hellenic Coastal Lines S.A. Sold in 1991 to Sealine Enterprises S.A. and renamed EUROPEAN GLORY under Maltese flag. Sold to Ferro Ferry Boat & RoRo Transportation Co. in 1997 and renamed CAPTAIN ZAMAN under Turkish flag.

The 1972-built EL GRECO.

HISTORY
Built in 1972 by Hayashikane Shipbuilding Co., Shimonoseki, Japan, for Meimon Car Ferry K.K. Initial name FERRY ATSUTA, Japanese flag. Sold to Kehan Rentan Kogyo K.K. in 1978. Acquired in 1979 by Minoan Lines and renamed EL GRECO under Greek flag. Sold to Greco One Maritime Ltd. in 2002 and placed under Cyprus flag. Sold in 2004 to Mercury Faith S.A. and renamed CAPTAIN ZAMAN under Panamanian flag.

The 1967-built NISSOS CHIOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1967 by Titovo Brodogradiliste, Kraljevica, Yugoslavia, for Alandsfarjan A/B. Initial name KAPELLA, Finnish flag. Sold to SF Line A/B in 1971. Acquired in 1979 by Chios Shipping Co. S.A. and renamed NISSOS CHIOS under Greek flag. Broken up in Turkey in 2006.

The 1960-built CAPTAIN CONSTANTINOS (depicted with subsequent name PANAGIA TINOU).

HISTORY
Built in 1960 by De Merwede, Hardinxveld, The Netherlands, for Stoom. Maats. Zeeland. Initial name KONINGIN WILHELMINA, Dutch flag. Acquired in 1980 by Constantinos G. Ventouris and renamed CAPTAIN CONSTANTINOS under Greek flag. Renamed PANAGIA TINOU in 1981, while transferred in 1982 to Aktoploia C. G. Ventouris N.E. Acquired in 1996 at auction by Minoan Cruises, renamed ARTEMIS and operated as a cruise ship. Broken up in India in 2001 where she arrived under the name TEMIS.

The 1962-built KIMOLOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1962 by N.W. Werf Gusto, Schiedam, The Netherlands, for Townsend Bros. Ferries Ltd. Initial name FREE ENTERPRISE, British flag. Renamed FREE ENTERPRISE I in 1964. Acquired by Constantinos G. Ventouris in 1980 and renamed KIMOLOS under Greek flag. Renamed ERGINA in 1993 and VENTOURIS in 1994. Acquired in 1995 by Sinderella N.E. and renamed METHODIA II. Sold in 1996 at auction to Saronic Cruises & Shipping and renamed KALLISTI. Sold to Ionian Lines Cruises & Ferry Boat Shipping Co. in 2005 and renamed OKEANIS.

The 1966-built KAMIROS.

HISTORY
Built in 1966 by Wärtsilä Α/Β, Ο/Υ, Turku Shipyard, Abo, Finland, for A/B Bonnierforetagen. Initial name PRINS HAMLET, Swedish flag. Sold to Hafen Dampschiffart AG in 1969 and renamed PRINZ HAMLET under West German flag. Sold to Cie. General Transméditerranée in 1970 and renamed ROUSSILON under French flag. Acquired by Dodekanissiaki A.N.E. in 1980 and renamed KAMIROS under Greek flag. Sold to Thessaloniki Shipping Ltd. in 1995 and renamed THESSALONIKI under Maltese flag. Sold to Anez Shipping Ltd. in 2000 and renamed QUEEN CALLIOPE under Cyprus flag. Transferred to Queen Calliope Lines Ltd. in 2002, renamed OPI and sold for demolition in Turkey.

The 1961-built SIFNOS EXPRESS.

HISTORY
Built in 1961 by Ailsa Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Troon, UK, for Atlantic S.N. Co. Ltd. Initial name CERDIC FERRY, British flag. Acquired in 1981 by Cia. Armadora de Sudamericana and renamed ATLAS I under Greek flag. Sold in 1987 at auction to Alpamar N.E. and then to Aktoploikai Grammai of C. G. Ventouris Sons. Renamed SIFNOS in the same year and SIFNOS EXPRESS in 1990. Acquired by Aktoploikes Grammes Ellados-Italias in 1994 and renamed IGOUMENITSA EXPRESS. Acquired in 1996 by Watercrest Navigation Inc. and placed under Panamanian flag. Sold in 1998 to Orestes Seatrade Corp. and renamed ORESTES.

The 1970-built ALCAEOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1970 by Titovo Brodogradiliste, Kraljevica, Yugoslavia, for Alandsfarjan A/B. Initial name MARELLA, Finnish flag. Acquired in 1981 by Maritime Co. of Lesvos and renamed ALCAEOS under Greek flag. Broken up in Turkey in 2004 where she arrived under the name SOCHI EXPRESS.

The 1966-built GOLDEN VERGINA.

HISTORY
Built in 1966 by Chantiers de l’ Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France, for Cie. Générale Transatlantique. Initial name CORSE, French flag. Sold to Soc. Nat. Mar. Corse-Méditerranée in 1978. Acquired in 1982 by Universal River Inc. and renamed GOLDEN VERGINA under Greek flag. Transferred to Agios Efthymios N.E. in 1986, while sold to Corfu Island Maritime Co. in 1987. Transferred to Golden Vergina N.E. in 1995. Sold to Minoan Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. in 1999 and renamed EXPRESS SAMINA. Hit rocks on September 26, 2000, while sailing off the island of Paros and quickly sank with the tragic loss of 81 passengers and crew members.

The 1964-built NEREUS.

HISTORY
Built in 1964 by Aktiebolag Udevallavarvet, Udevalla, Sweden, for Stockholms Rederi A/B Svea. Initial name SCANIA, Swedish flag. Acquired in 1971 by O/Y Vaasa-Umea A/B and renamed SCANIA EXPRESS under Finnish flag. Sold to Rederi A/B Gotland in 1976 and renamed POLHEM under Swedish flag. Acquired in 1981 by Agapitos Brothers and renamed NEREUS under Greek flag. Stranded off Sitia, Crete, on July 20, 1989 and became a total loss.

The 1966-built IALYSSOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1966 by Wärtsilä Α/Β, Ο/Υ, Helsinki Shipyard, Helsinki, Finland, for Amer-Tupakka O/Y. Initial name FINNPARTNER, Finnish flag. Sold in 1968 to O/Y Svea Line (Finland) A/B and renamed SVEABORG in 1969. Sold to Stockholms Rederi A/B Svea in 1972 and placed under Swedish flag. Renamed PEER GYNT in 1977. Sold to Stena Line A/B in 1978 and renamed STENA BALTICA. Acquired by Dodekanissiaki A.N.E. in 1982 and renamed IALYSSOS under Greek flag. Sold to foreign interests in 2002. Broken up in India in 2003.

The 1968-built NAIAS II.

HISTORY
Built in 1966 by Société Anonyme de Chantiers et Ateliers de Provence, Port de Bouc, France, for Cie. Générale Transatlantique. Initial name COMTE DE NICE, French flag. Sold in 1970 to Cie. Générale Transméditerranée and in 1978 to Soc. Nat. Mar. Corse-Méditerranée. Acquired in 1983 by Oia Shipping Co. and renamed NAIAS II under Greek flag. Sold to Naias Shipping Co. S.A. in 1990. Acquired in 2000 by Minoan Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. and renamed EXPRESS NAIAS. Laid up in 2003 and subsequently broken up in Turkey.

The 1965-built GEORGIOS EXPRESS.

HISTORY
Built in 1965 by Société Anonyme Cockerill-Ougrée, Hoboken, Belgium, for the Belgian Government. Initial name ROI BAUDOUIN, Belgian flag. Acquired in 1983 by Constantinos G. Ventouris and renamed GEORGIOS B. under Cyprus flag. Transferred in the same year to Elliniki Aktoploia C. G. Ventouris N.E. and renamed GEORGIOS EXPRESS. Sold to Santorini Shipping Co. in 1988, while acquired in 1997 at auction by Agios Georgios Shipping Co. Broken up in 2009.

The 1973-built APTERA.

HISTORY
Built in 1973 by Hayashikane Shipbuilding, Shimonoseki, Japan, for Taiyo Ferry K.K Initial name PEGASUS, Japanese flag. Sold to Kyushu Kyuko Ferry K.K. in 1978. Sold in 1982 to Osaka Shosen Mitsu Senpaku K.K. and renamed OSAKA. Acquired by Anonimi Naftiliaki Eteria Kritis (ANEK) in 1984 and renamed PEGASUS under Greek flag. Renamed CHANIA in 1985, while extensively refitted and renamed APTERA in 1987. Sold to Oriental Pearl Ferry S.A. in 2006 and renamed ORIENTAL PEARL III under Panamanian flag. Subsequently broken up.

The 1966-built FESTOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1966 by Lindholmens Varv., Gothenburg, Sweden, for Rederi A/B Svenska Lloys. Initial name SAGA, Swedish flag. Sold in 1972 to Stena A/B and renamed STENA ATLANTICA. Acquired in 1973 by Thomesto O/Y and renamed FINNPARTNER under Finnish flag. Renamed OLAU FINN in 1976. Sold to PSP-Finance Ltd. in 1982 and renamed FOLKLINER. Acquired in 1984 by Minoan Lines and renamed FESTOS under Greek flag. Sold in 1998 to Sirene Shipping & Trading Inc. and renamed CAPTAIN ZAMAN I under Belize flag.

The 1967-built SITIA.

HISTORY
Built in 1967 by Helsingør Skibsværft og Maskinbyggeri Aktieselskab, Helsingør, Denmark for Det Forenede Dampskibs-Selskab A/S. Initial name STAFFORD, Danish flag. Renamed DANA GLORIA in 1984. Sold to Tzamar Voyage Ltd. in 1985 and renamed VOYAGER under Cyprus flag. Renamed MONACO in 1987. Acquired in 1988 by Cross Med Maritime Co. and renamed SITIA under Greek flag. Renamed TROPIC STAR in 1991, PACIFIC STAR in 1993 and AEGEO STAR in 1995. Sold in 1998 at auction to Fortune Ship Investments Ltd. and renamed NEW YORK FORTUNE under Panamanian flag. Renamed ATLANTIS in 2002 and placed under Greek flag. Sold to Island Breeze International in 2007 and renamed ISLAND BREEZE under Panamanian flag.

The 1965-built OLYMPIA.

HISTORY
Built in 1965 by Dubigeon-Normandie S.A., Nantes, France for Société Nationales des Chemins de Fer Francais. Initial name CHANTILLY, French flag. Acquired in 1987 by Olympiada Maritime Co. of Agapitos Brothers and renamed OLYMPIA under Greek flag. Sold in 1990 to Windspoint Shipping Co. Ltd. and renamed EUROPA LINK under Bahamas flag. Sold in 1993 to Polish Hansa Lines and renamed BALTAVIA under Polish flag. Sold in 1996 to European Maritime Transportation S.A. and renamed AL SALAM 93 under Panamanian flag.

The 1972-built THIRA II (depicted with subsequent name HELLAS EXPRESS).

HISTORY
Built in 1972 by Oshima Dock K.K., Yoshiumi, Japan for Shinki Ferry K.K. Initial name SHIRAHAMA, Japanese flag. Acquired by Epirus Line Co. Ltd. in 1978 and renamed EPIRUS 5 under Cyprus flag. Sold to Grammi Ipirou E.P.E. in 1981 and renamed CHRISSI AMMOS III under Greek flag. Sold to Accorn Shipping Co. Ltd. in 1986, renamed ACCORN I and placed under Cyprus flag. Acquired in 1987 by Therean Lines Maritime Co. and renamed THIRA II under Greek flag. Renamed HELLAS EXPRESS in 1989. Sold to Kerkyraikes Grammes & Krouazieres N.E. in 1994 and renamed AGIOS SPYRIDON.

The 1972-built KING MINOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1972 by Kanasashi Co., Shimizu, Japan, for Nihon Enkai Ferry K.K. Initial name ERIMO MARU, Japanese flag. Acquired in 1987 by Minoan Lines and renamed KING MINOS under Greek flag. Sold in 2004 to Arturo Shipping Co. and renamed MAWADDAH under Panamanian flag.

The 1972-built LISSOS.

ΗISTORY
Built in 1972 by Koyo Dockyard Co., Mihara, Japan, for Shinnihonhai Ferry Co. Ltd. Initial name FERRY HAMANASU, Japanese flag. Acquired in 1987 by Anonimi Naftiliaki Eteria Kritis (ANEK) and renamed LISSOS under Greek flag. Extensively converted before being deployed on coastal service in 1989. Broken up in 2012.

The 1975-built LATO.

HISTORY
Built in 1975 by Naikai Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Setoda, Japan, for Taiheiyo Enkai Ferry K.K. Initial name DAISETSU, Japanese flag. Sold in 1985 to Higashi Nippon Ferry K.K. and renamed VARUNA. Acquired in 1987 by Anonimi Naftiliaki Eteria Kritis (ANEK) and renamed LATO under Greek flag.

The 1973-built APOLLO EXPRESS.

HISTORY
Built in 1973 by Arsenal de Brest, Brest, France, for the British Railway Board. Initial name SENLAC, British flag. Transferred to Sealink (U.K.) Ltd. in 1979 and to Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Francais (SNCF) in 1985 and placed under French flag. Acquired by C. Ventouris Sons Shipping Co. in 1987 and renamed APOLLO EXPRESS under Greek flag. Renamed APOLLO EXPRESS 1 in 1993, while sold to Express Ikaros N.E. and renamed EXPRESS APOLLON in 1996. Sold in 1999 to Minoan Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. and transferred in 2002 to Hellas Flying Dolphins. Sold in 2007 to Apollonas Maritime S.A. and renamed APOLLON under St. Vincent flag.

The 1969-built MILOS EXPRESS.

HISTORY
Built in 1969 by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd., Wallsend, UK, for British Railways. Initial name VORTIGERN, British flag. Sold to Sealink U.K. Ltd. in 1979. Acquired in 1988 by Lindos Shipping S.A. and renamed MILOS EXPRESS under Greek flag. Sold in 1999 to Minoan Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. and renamed EXPRESS MILOS. Sold in 2003 to Mare N.E. and renamed NISSOS LIMNOS. Sold in 2004 to N.S. United Co. Ltd. in Hong Kong.

The 1968-built IERAPETRA.

HISTORY
Built in 1968 as a cargo/ferry by Hayashikane Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Shimonoseki, Japan, for Hankyu Ferry K.K Initial name FERRY HANKYU, Japanese flag. Sold in 1985 to Iolaos Navigation Co. Ltd. and renamed SUNBOAT under Cyprus flag. Renamed ARIANE I in 1987. Acquired in 1988 by Falcon Maritime Corp. and renamed IERAPETRA under Greek flag. Sold in 1990 to Achaic Lines Shipping Co. and renamed RAFAELLO. Sold in 1994 to Laird Maritime Ltd., renamed BRINDIZI and placed under Maltese flag. Sold to Starlight Ferries Ltd. in 1999 and renamed ATHINA I. Sold in 2002 to Five Star Lines and renamed PALLADA. Broken up in India in 2007.

The 1970-built MILENA.

HISTORY
Built in 1970 by Hayashikane Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Shimonoseki, Japan, for Diamond Ferry K.K. Initial name FERRY GOLD, Japanese flag. Acquired in 1988 by Paros Shipping Co. and renamed MILENA under Greek flag. Laid up in 2009 and broken up in 2012.

The 1970-built DALIANA.

HISTORY
Built in 1970 by Hayashikane Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd., Shimonoseki, Japan, for Diamond Ferry K.K. Initial name FERRY PEARL, Japanese flag. Acquired in 1988 by Kefallonia Shipping Co. Ltd. and renamed DALIANA under Greek flag. Laid up in 2009 and broken up in 2012.

The 1968-built IONIAN SEA.

HISTORY
Built in 1968 by Italcantieri S.p.A., Castellammare, Italy, for Traghetti Sardi S.p.A. Initial name CANGURO BRUNO, Italian flag. Transferred to Linee Canguro S.p.A. in 1974. Sold to Fayez Trading & Shipping Establishment in 1982 and renamed YUM under Saudi Arabian flag. Acquired by Strintzis Lines Aegeon Shipping Co. in 1988 and renamed IONIAN FANTASY. Transferred in 1990 to Vorios Adriatiki N.E. and renamed IONIAN SEA. Sold in 1994 to Agios Gerasimos N.E. and renamed DIMITRA. Sold in 1997 to Dodekanissiaki A.N.E. and renamed LEROS. Destroyed by fire at Piraeus on December 14, 1998 and declared a constructive total loss. Broken up in Turkey in 2001.

The 1974-built POSEIDON EXPRESS.

HISTORY
Built in 1974 by Cantieri Navali di Pietra Ligure, Pietra Ligure, Italy, for Cie. General Transméditerranée. Initial name PROVENCE, French flag. Transferred to Société Nationale Corse-Méditerranée in 1978. Acquired in 1989 by Laurel Sea Transport Ltd. N.E. and renamed POSEIDON EXPRESS under Greek flag. Struck rocks on April 19, 1996, while entering the port of Paros island and subsequently semi-submerged. Eventually raised and towed to Piraeus. Declared a constructive total loss and was laid up. Sold in 1997 to Beacon Marine Enterprises Ltd. and renamed BEL AIR under Panamanian flag. Broken up in Turkey in 1999.

The 1974-built RODANTHI.

HISTORY
Built in 1974 by Naikai Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Setoda, Japan, for Higashi Nippon Ferry K.K. Initial name VIRGO, Japanese flag. Acquired in 1989 by Ikaria Shipping Co. and renamed RODANTHI under Greek flag. Laid up in 2009 and broken up in 2012.

The 1971-built DIMITRA.

HISTORY
Built in 1971 by Cantieri Navali S.p.A., Breda, Italy, for British Railways Board. Initial name AILSA PRINCESS, British flag. Transferred in 1979 to Sealink (UK) Ltd. Renamed EARL HAROLD in 1985. Acquired by Samos Shipping Co. in 1989 and renamed DIMITRA under Greek flag. Sold in 1994 to Naias Express Maritime Co. and renamed NAIAS EXPRESS. Sold in 1999 to Minoan Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. and renamed EXPRESS ADONIS in 2000. Transferred to Hellas Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. in 2002 and to Hellenic Seaways Cargo N.E. in 2005. Broken up in 2006.

The 1968-built AGIOS RAFAEL.

HISTORY
Built as a cargo Ro/Ro in 1968 by J. J. Sietas Schiffswerft, Hamburg, West Germany, for Northumbrian Shipping Co. Ltd. Initial name CARIBBEAN VENTURE, British flag. Sold to Cia. Sarda di Nav. Mar. S.p.A. in 1975 and renamed GOLFO PARADISO under Italian flag. Acquired in 1989 by Maritime Co. of Lesvos and renamed AGIOS RAFAEL under Greek flag. Broken up in 2002.

The 1972-built N. KAZANTZAKIS.

HISTORY
Built in 1972 by Kanasashi Co., Shimizu, Japan, for Nippon Enkai Ferry K.K. Initial name SHIRETOKO MARU, Japanese flag. Acquired in 1989 by Minoan Lines and renamed N. KAZANTZAKIS under Greek flag. Sold in 2001 to Pacific Cruises (Hainan) Ltd. and renamed MING FAI PRINCESS under Panamanian flag.

The 1973-built RODOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1973 by Nipponkai Heavy Industries, Toyama, Japan, for Taiheiyo Enkai Ferry K.K. Initial name ARGO, Japanese flag. Renamed FERRY KOGANE MARU in 1980 and sold in 1983 to K.K. Kurushima Dockyard. Sold in 1984 to Taiyo Ferry K.K. and renamed PEGASUS. Acquired in 1989 by Dodekanissiaki A.N.E. and renamed RODOS under Greek flag. Sold in 2007 at auction to the Blue Star Ferries group and subsequently sold for demolition.

The 1977-built LASITHI.

HISTORY
Built in 1977 by Hitachi Zosen, Mukaishima, Japan for Japanese National Railways. Initial name ISHIKARI MARU, Japanese flag. Sold in 1990 to Santolino Shipping Co. Ltd. and renamed LADY TERRY under Cyprus flag. Acquired in 1990 by Achaian Lines Maritime Shipping Co. and renamed LASITHI under Greek flag. Renamed SEA HARMONY II in 1992. Sold in 1993 to Delrem Shipping Co. Ltd. and placed under Cyprus flag. Renamed OLYMPIA in 2001. Sold to Nautical Star Inc. in 2003 and renamed ARIELLE under St. Vincent flag.

The 1971-built MARINA.

HISTORY
Built in 1971 by Kanda Zosensho, Kure, Japan, for Hiroshim Green Ferry K.K. Initial name GREEN ACE, Japanese flag. Sold in 1982 to Kurushima Dockyard K.K and renamed OKUDOGO No. 6. Acquired in 1990 by Kassos A.N.E. and renamed MARINA under Greek flag. Laid up in 2009 and broken up in 2012.

The 1973-built EXPRESS OLYMPIA.

HISTORY
Built in 1973 by Jos L. Meyer, Papenburg, West Germany, for Rederi Ab. Sally. Initial name VIKING 4, Finnish flag. Sold in 1980 to W. & G. Industrial Ltd. and renamed EARL GRANVILLE under British flag. Acquired in 1990 by Aegeon Pelagos N.E. and renamed EXPRESS OLYMPIA under Greek flag. Sold to Agapitos Express Ferries in 1996. Sold in 1999 to Minoan Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. and transferred in 2002 to Hellas Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. Broken up in India in 2005.

The 1973-built MYTILENE.

HISTORY
Built in 1973 by Naikai Shipbuilding & Engineering Co., Setoda, Japan. Initial name VEGA, Japanese flag. Sold to Shin Higashi Nippon Ferry K.K. in 1983. Acquired by Maritime Co. of Lesvos in 1990 and renamed MYTILENE under Greek flag.

The 1972-built PATMOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1972 by Hashihama Zosen K.K., Imabari, Japan, for Ocean Ferry K.K. Initial name ALBATROSS, Japanese flag. Sold to Ocean Tokyu Ferry K.K. in 1978 and renamed IZU No. 11. Acquired in 1991 by Dodekanissiaki A.N.E. and renamed PATMOS under Greek flag. Sold in 2007 at auction to Blue Star Ferries group and subsequently sold for demolition.

The 1972-built ROMILDA.

HISTORY
Built in 1972 by Arsenal de Brest, Brest, France, for Carpass Shipping Co. Ltd. Initial name HENGIST, British flag. Sold to British Railways Board in 1975 and to Sealink (UK) Ltd in 1979. Renamed STENA HENGIST in 1991. Acquired in 1992 by Tilos Shipping Co. S.A. and renamed ROMILDA under Greek flag. Sold in 1993 to Apollo Express II Shipping Co. and renamed APOLLO EXPRESS II and immediately after APOLLO EXPRESS 2. Sold in 1996 at auction to Milos Aktoploiki N.E. and renamed PANAGIA EKATONTAPILIANI. Sold to Minoan Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. in 1999 and renamed EXPRESS ARTEMIS. Renamed PANAGIA EKATONTAPILIANI in 2001, while transferred in 2002 to Hellas Flying Dolphins S.A. Sold in 2004 to Panagia Odigitria N.E. and renamed AGIOS GEORGIOS. Renamed PANAGIA TINOU in 2015.

The EL. VENIZELOS, acquired half-constructed in 1992 by Anonimi Naftiliaki Eteria Kritis (ANEK) and subsequently completed.

HISTORY
Laid down in 1984 at Stocznia Gdynia S.A., Gdynia, Poland for the Swedish enterprise Stena Line AB. The order was cancelled in 1986 and subsequently she was acquired by the Norwegian enterprise Fred Olsen. Launched as BONANZA. Acquired in 1992 by Anonimi Naftiliaki Eteria Kritis (ANEK), temporarily renamed KYDON II and towed to Piraeus where she was completed as the EL. VENIZELOS.

The 1974-built ROMILDA.

HISTORY
Built in 1974 by Verolme Scheepswerf, Alblasserdam N/V, Alblasserdam, The Netherlands, for Townsend Car Ferries Ltd. Initial name FREE ENTERPRISE VIII, British flag. Sold in 1987 to P. & O. European Ferries (Dover) Ltd. and renamed PRIDE OF CANTERBURY. Transferred in 1991 to Abbey National March Leasing Ltd. Acquired by Nissyros Shipping Co. in 1993 and renamed ROMILDA under Greek flag. Placed under Maltese flag in the same year. Transferred to Zakinthos Shipping Co. in 1994 and placed under Greek flag. Laid up in 2009 and broken up in 2012.

The 1973-built PANAGIA TINOU 2.

HISTORY
Built in 1973 by N.V. Boelwerf S.A., Tamise, Belgium, for the Belgian Government. Initial name PRINS PHILIPPE, Belgian flag. Sold in 1986 to Nv. Archipelago Maddalenino S.p.A. and renamed MOBY LOVE under Italian flag. Acquired in 1993 by Kykladiki Aktoploia and renamed PANAGIA TINOU 2 under Greek flag. Sold in 1996 at auction to Agapitos Express Ferries and renamed EXPRESS ATHINA. Sold to Minoan Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. in 1999. Transferred to Hellas Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. in 2001. Sold to SAOS A.N.E.S in 2007 and renamed EXPRESS LEMNOS. Laid up in 2012.

The 1974-built EXPRESS SANTORINI.

ΗISTORY
Built in 1974 by Dubigeon-Normandie S.A., Nantes, France, for Société Nationale de Chemins de Fer Francais (SNCF). Initial name CHARTRES, French flag. Acquired in 1993 by Express Santorini Shipping Co. and renamed EXPRESS SANTORINI under Greek flag. Sold to Minoan Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. in 1999. Transferred to Hellas Flying Dolphins Maritime S.A. in 2001.

The 1976-built VITSENTZOS KORNAROS.

HISTORY
Built in 1976 by Aalborg Vaerft, Aalborg, Denmark, for Monarch Steamship Co. Ltd. Initial name VIKING VISCOUNT, British flag. Sold to P. & O. European Ferries (Portsmouth) Ltd. in 1987 and in 1989 renamed PRIDE OF WINCHESTER. Transferred to Howill Shipping Ltd. in 1991. Acquired in 1994 by Lasithiotiki A.N.E. and renamed VITSENTZOS KORNAROS under Greek flag.

The 1994-built PREVELI.

HISTORY
Built in 1980 by Imabari Zosen, Imabari, Japan, for Shikoku Kaihatsu Ferry K.K. Initial name FERRY ORANGE No. 2, Japanese flag. Acquired in 1994 by Rethimniaki Naftiliaki Touristiki A.N.E. and renamed PREVELI under Greek flag. Renamed PREVELIS in 2000. Transferred to Anonimi Naftiliaki Eteria Kritis (ANEK) in the same year and renamed TALOS. Renamed again PREVELIS in 2004.

The 1975-built THEOFILOS.

HISTORY
Built in 1975 by Nobiskrug G.m.b.H. Schiffbau Werft, Rendsburg, West Germany, for Travemunde-Trelleborg Linie. Initial name NILS HOLGERSSON, West German flag. Sold in 1985 to the Tasmanian Government and renamed ABEL TASMAN under Australian flag. Acquired in 1994 by Delba Maritime S.A., renamed POLLUX and placed under Cyprus flag. Acquired in 1995 by Maritime Company of Lesvos S.A. and renamed THEOFILOS under Greek flag.