Lemos family

The Lemos family is a prominent Greek ship owning family which has been involved in shipping since the 18th century. From 1860 to 1914 the family owned 52 vessels.

Historical highlights

• In 1905, Capt.Christos M.Lemos was co-owner and first Master of the Marietta Ralli, which Greek shipping lore has commemorated as the first steamship owned by seafarers from Oinousses, one of the country's foremost maritime islands.
• In recognition of their contribution to the war effort, the family was a recipient of one of the famous 100 "Liberty Vessels" which restored the fortunes of the Greek merchant fleet in the aftermath of the Second World War.
• Another touchstone of family pride is Capt.Leon C.Lemos, founder of Efploia Shipping, one of the most renowned Greek shipowners in the 1970s and 1980s.
• After selling off 15 of his 17 vessels in 1980 just prior to the crash, Capt.Lemos re-entered the market in 1985 while conditions were still at a low ebb, ordering a series of 10 bulkers from Hyundai Heavy Industries.

See also

Atlas Maritime