There was another type of cargo ship called trading ships or haulers.

Greek merchant ships. Merchant ships carried rostra but. Since the shipping industry can be a volatile one characterized by chronic flux and uncertainty knowing the right people at the right moment is key. Many Greek men were traders who sold things from one place to people who lived some place else.

TT4012 RF A Greek Bireme ancient oared warship or galley with two decks of oars. From The Romance of the Merchant Ship published 1931. Greek cargo ships played a crucial role transporting about 45 of supplies and troops bravely fighting on the Albanian front.

They could carry an average of 250 tons of cargo up to 500 tons. Greek Merchant Fleet Bigger by 90 Million Tons in 7 Years Philip Chrysopoulos - May 24 2017 The Greek-owned merchant fleet has grown by 90 million tons in seven years putting the country at the top of the global shipping industry according to Clarksons Platou shipbrokers data. In March 1927 sold to Greece and renamed Vassilios A.

1921 sold to Gascony Steamship Co Ltd London. Merchant ships eventually were armed and double decked. 33 21 dead and 12 survivors.

Greek traders sailed all around the Mediterranean Sea from Spain to Phoenicia and from Carthage to Egypt and Italy and to Greece. The upper deck offered some protection from pirate or enemy missiles and also increased cargo capacity. Ad Read and discuss Greek food Greek travel and Greek culture.

At least 16 Greek-owned merchant ships are among the more than 320 stuck waiting on the Suez canal after a giant container vessel was grounded Tuesday blocking the passage Shipping Minister Ioannis Plakiotakis said Sunday. Early large Greek merchant ships of the Kerkouros type with combined rowing and sailing capacity seem to have been in use between 500 BC and 100 BC. Ad Read and discuss Greek food Greek travel and Greek culture.