Tramping London-Greek Style

摘要

London-Greek shipowners have long been part of the British shipping scene. Greeks were attracted to the city because of its importance as a centre for fixing cargoes, chartering and other activities such as banking and insurance, all essential to running ships. Although some have deserted London for New York and Piraeus, there remains a sizable Greek ship owning community in the city. One of the longest established and most respected UK-based Greek ship owning organisation is the Rethymnis and Kulukundis operation, which in post-war years controlled one of the largest UK-flag tramp fleets, Counties Ship Management Ltd.