Maritime History and Museums

Ancient Greeks: Science and Wisdom par excellence

Ancient Greeks: Science and Wisdom par excellence

What a way to start your day that was this morning at the Science Museum in London where we had the chance and privilege of a press and media preview of a historic exhibition!

It was indeed a re-discovery of how Greece’s ancient civilisation questioned, contemplated and debated the natural world of Planet Ocean. For us in the shipping industry an unforgettable exhibition on all counts.

Julia Knight introducing the event

I am sure thousands will...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/16/ancient-greeks-science-and-wisdom-par-excellence/

Long Live Chios, Long Live Greece

Long Live Chios, Long Live Greece

Captain Antonis Pitsilos

Today 109 years ago on the 11 of November 1912 the then Royal Greek Navy liberated Chios, the Island of martyrdom from the Ottoman yoke in a brief amphibious operation with the famous landing of marines at Karfas beach south of the capital Chios. It coincides with Chios’ patron Saints Day, Minas, Victor and Vikentios and divine liturgies and celebrations take place all over the island as well as in many other Greek Cities.

The president...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/11/long-live-chios-long-live-greece/

Magical moments at Port Solent’s Festival of Christmas

Magical moments at Port Solent’s Festival of Christmas

Festive fun will be top of the wish list when Port Solent welcomes visitors to its fantastic Festival of Christmas.

The popular event returns on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December with seasonal food and drink to enjoy, street entertainment, festive music and more than 90 stalls to find that perfect Christmas gift.

There will be plenty of opportunities to make memorable moments on both days – and there’s free parking at Port Solent.

On Saturday,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/02/magical-moments-at-port-solents-festival-of-christmas/

The impressive Russian Frigate “Shtandart” at Chios port, Greece

The impressive Russian Frigate Shtandart at Chios port, Greece

Τhe “Shtandart” at the Port of Chios, Greece

The “Shtandart” is an exact replica of the warship built by Peter the Great in 1703 in defense of the newly founded Saint Petersburg. The modern Shtandart was built by a team of enthusiasts in 1999, and has been sailing almost continuously ever since, working as a living museum and a sail-training vessel.

Viewers can watch herebelow this exceptional video drone coverage by Konstantinos Milt....

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/10/16/the-impressive-russian-frigate-shtandart-at-chios-port-greece/

Book sale at the Hellenic Centre

Book sale at the Hellenic Centre

Philip, Prince of Greece: The Duke of Edinburgh’s Early Life and the Greek Succession

John Carr, Constantinos Lagos

Many books have been written about the life of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, yet there always seem to be corners of his long life that have remained unexplored. In this long look back into his early years, Constantinos Lagos and John Carr uncover hitherto unknown aspects of Philip’s life as a Greek prince and his gradual transformation from a...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/23/book-sale-at-the-hellenic-centre/

VOC Amsterdam back at National Maritime Museum following maintenance at Damen yards

VOC Amsterdam back at National Maritime Museum following maintenance at Damen yards

Project draws on community collaboration of Amsterdam institutions

The VOC Amsterdam has returned to the Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum) in the Dutch capital after a scope of work undertaken at Damen’s yards. The iconic replica of an 18th century Dutch East India vessel visited Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam (DSAm) and Damen Shiprepair Oranjewerf for a ten-year maintenance project.

The ship arrived at DSAm...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/16/voc-amsterdam-back-at-national-maritime-museum-following-maintenance-at-damen-yards/

An update from the Director of the Hellenic Centre

An update from the Director of the Hellenic Centre

The London Hellenic Centre
Dear Members and Friends of the Hellenic Centre
 
It is over one year since we had to stop our live cultural events. Like you, I am disappointed that we are still not able to resume our normal activities, especially with Easter approaching. For the second year now, we cannot celebrate our traditional Greek Easter with red eggs and lovely music in our Great Hall. However, we have planned some music at the end of April,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/02/an-update-from-the-director-of-the-hellenic-centre/

The www.allaboutshipping.co.uk Top Women in Shipping for 2020

The www.allaboutshipping.co.uk Top Women in Shipping for 2020

Irene Rosberg

The www.allaboutshipping.co.uk Top Women in Shipping for 2020

By Anny Zade

We are pleased to announce that 189 women out of 1,580 participating from almost all sectors of the entire Shipping spectrum shared the Top 100 places. What a fierce but friendly competition that was from our sea-maidens emanating from all over Planet Ocean. Despite the despicable situation we live in as we are in a double recession, despite another...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/19/the-www-allaboutshipping-co-uk-top-women-in-shipping-for-2020/

Menia Kouli for Art’s sake

Menia Kouli for Art’s sake

Menia Kouli

One of the candidates in this 2nd GIWA Awards, in the Arts Category, is Menia Kouli who is also featuring in Arts, social related articles and events in Allaboutshipping.co.uk.

She responds to Anny Zade’s quick questionnaire as follows:

Tell us briefly about yourself.

I love what I do. I am devoted and passionate about contemporary arts. I got my BA in Business Administration from University of Laverne and for more than 18 years I have been promoting,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/09/menia-kouli-for-arts-sake/

Janaina Baxevani continues to make a difference in the Art World

Janaina Baxevani continues to Make a difference in the Art World

Janaina Baxevani

“Walking through a museum or an art gallery will teach us more than just art history or the work of contemporary artists. Let’s think of artists as different brand personalities and their art as the image of their brand personality.” – Janaina Baxevani*

Janaina specialises in the field of design for art galleries and museums. Her designs contribute towards effective story-telling and attracts audiences to these...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/07/janaina-baxevani-continues-to-make-a-difference-in-the-art-world/

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