1912 - First balkan war

On 20 September 1912, a few days before the outbreak of the First Balkan War, the Greek government requisitioned all merchant ships at the port of Piraeus. More ships were requisitioned in other ports of Greece, whilst Greek steamers in foreign ports were given orders to sail full speed to Greece.

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Greek Shipping Miracle
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