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Greek shipping Legends
An innovator in the Shipping field, Constantine M. Lemos keeps a remarkably low profile for a man who not only controls the largest privately owned fleet, but is also one of the richest men in the world.   Shipbroker Fotis P. Lykiardopulo stands on the floor of the Baltic Exchange in London. The bell which signals the close of the exchange comes from the ship Ceres, which was built in 1759.
An innovator in the Shipping field, Constantine M. Lemos keeps a remarkably low profile for a man who not only controls the largest privately owned fleet, but is also one of the richest men in the world.   Shipbroker Fotis P. Lykiardopulo stands on the floor of the Baltic Exchange in London. The bell which signals the close of the exchange comes from the ship Ceres, which was built in 1759.
     
George P. Livanos, president of Ceres Hellenic Shipping Enterprises, stands in front of the company Trireme Logo. He is holding a model of a vessel he developed that has revolutionised the shipping industry.   Standing on the roof of the newly constructed Epirotiki building, which commands a spectacular view of the port of Piraeus, is George Potamianos, above, managing director of the Epirotiki Lines.
George P. Livanos, president of Ceres Hellenic Shipping Enterprises, stands in front of the company Trireme Logo. He is holding a model of a vessel  he developed that has revolutionised the shipping industry.   Standing on the roof of the newly constructed Epirotiki building, which commands a spectacular view of the port of Piraeus, is George Potamianos, above, managing director of the Epirotiki Lines.
     
Although not quite comparable to the tonnage owned by the Kulukundis Group, probably the oldest shipping concern, this rowing vessel serves its purpose as Manuel Kulukundis relaxes with one of his grandchildren in New York's Central Park.   George Vardinoyiannis working in his office in Piraeus. He is general manager of the N.J. Vardinoyiannis Group, founded by his late brother Nicos, whose photograph hangs on the wall.
Although not quite comparable to the tonnage owned by the Kulukundis Group, probably the oldest shipping concern, this rowing vessel serves its purpose as Manuel Kulukundis relaxes with one of his grandchildren in New York's Central Park.   George Vardinoyiannis working in his office in Piraeus. He is general manager of the N.J. Vardinoyiannis Group, founded by his late brother Nicos, whose photograph hangs on the wall.
     
John A, Hadjipateras, above, has interests in magazines and book publishing in addition to shipping. He sits with his eldest of four daughters, Rallia, on the Lambeth quay opposite the Houses of Parliament.   Gregory P. Callimanopoulos is a sea-loving young man whose family owns the Hellenic Lines. Although he is frequently found cruising the Mediterranean on his 300-ton motor Yacht Celestial, he still finds time to be an aggressive businessman.
John A, Hadjipateras, above, has interests in magazines and book publishing in addition to shipping. He sits with his eldest of four daughters, Rallia, on the Lambeth quay opposite the Houses of Parliament.   Gregory P. Callimanopoulos is a sea-loving young man whose family owns the Hellenic Lines. Although he is frequently found cruising the Mediterranean on his 300-ton motor Yacht Celestial, he still finds time to be an aggressive businessman.
     
Andreas Vourekas-Petalas, architect of the Ceres Building, headquarters of Ceres Hellenic Shipping Enterprises Ltd., is the great-grandson of Admiral Petala, one of the first Greeks to own a steamship.    
Andreas Vourekas-Petalas, architect of the Ceres Building, headquarters of Ceres Hellenic Shipping Enterprises Ltd., is the great-grandson of Admiral Petala, one of the first Greeks to own a steamship.    
     
Dimitrios J. Chandris, chairman of Chandris Lines, and his wife Myrto live in London with their three children.   Andreas G. Lemos, honorary president of the Greek Shipowners Union, photographed with Mrs. Anthony Chandris.
Dimitrios J. Chandris, chairman of Chandris Lines, and his wife Myrto live in London with their three children.   Andreas G. Lemos, honorary president of the Greek Shipowners Union, photographed with Mrs. Anthony Chandris.
     
Aristomenis M. Karageorgis with a model of the Navarino. He is vice-president of the Greek Shipowners Union.   John Vatis, an avid art collector as well as shipowner, stands by the dry docked ships at his shipyard near Sounion.
Aristomenis M. Karageorgis with a model of the Navarino. He is vice-president of the Greek Shipowners Union.   John Vatis, an avid art collector as well as shipowner, stands by the dry docked ships at his shipyard near Sounion.
All above Source: March 1979, "Town and Country Magazine"
     
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