Welcome to the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame
The home of the greats of Greek shipping
Our Hall of Fame celebrates some of the greatest personalities in the world's most exciting transportation business, responsible for moving more than 90% of global trade.
Three of the Founder-Directors of Eletson Corporation and the Rethymnis Brothers, Nikolaos and Minas have become the latest historic industry personalities to be inducted into the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame. Full story>
The 2022 Inductees
Apostolos B.
Hadjieleftheriadis
1932-2001
John E.
Karastamatis
1925-2012
Erric B.
Kertsikoff
1928-2003
Nikolaos V.
Rethymnis
1886-1981
Minas V.
Rethymnis
1892-1977
Video Hall
Hear more about the Inductees from those who know best: family, friends, historians...
O Captain! My Captain!
This poem by Walt Whitman belongs in the Hall of Fame. We hope you like it!
The Inductees
Read the detailed biographies of the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame Inductees.
Story of Greek Shipping
How Greeks came to play the leading role in a vital global industry...
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'Heroes of the Sea'
Check out our gallery of the greatest Greek maritime personalities. For kids of all ages....
