A History of Greek-owned Shipping

Greek-owned shipping has been at the top of the world fleet for the last 20 years. This study traces the development of the Greek tramp fleet from the mid-19th century to the present day. The author argues that the success of Greek-owned shipping in recent years has been a result not of a number of entrepreneurs using flags of convenience in the 1940s, but of networks and organizational structures which date back to the 19th century. This study provides a comprehensive history of development of modern Greek shipping. It is illustrated with numerous maps and photographs, and includes extensive tables of primary data.