From the late 1950s, the company developed expertise in newbuilding project management and assisted several principals with the construction of one
In 1952, Archimedes Shipping Co. Ltd. was re-named John C. Hadjipateras & Sons Ltd. and began operating as an owners’ general agent in London. During the ensuing years, Captain John’s four sons Costas, Marcos, Nicolas and Pantelis joined the company.
In 1952, Archimedes Shipping Co. Ltd. was re-named John C. Hadjipateras & Sons Ltd. and began operating as an owners’ general agent in London. During
In 1947, the Hadjipateras family were able to acquire two out of the 100 Liberty Ships made available to the Greek shipping community by the US Government. (K. Hadjipateras (ex-George C. Childress), built in 1943 by Todd Houston Shipbuilding Corporation).
In 1947, the Hadjipateras family were able to acquire two out of the 100 Liberty Ships made available to the Greek shipping community by the US
Archimedes Shipping Company Limited
Captain John C. Hadjipateras established Archimedes Shipping Company Limited in London in 1946.
Several steamships followed, many of which were lost through enemy action during the Balkan War and World Wars I and II. Constantinos J. Hadjipateras died aged 87 in occupied Chios in 1943.
Several steamships followed, many of which were lost through enemy action during the Balkan War and World Wars I and II. Constantinos J. Hadjipateras
In 1905, our founder, John C. Hadjipateras (b1888 – d1979), who was the eldest son of Constantinos J. Hadjipateras, first went to sea aged 17 on board the Marietta Ralli. He obtained his Captain’s Certificate in 1908, at the age of 20.
In 1905, our founder, John C. Hadjipateras (b1888 – d1979), who was the eldest son of Constantinos J. Hadjipateras, first went to sea aged 17 on board
After co-owning a series of sailing ships in the late 19th century, Captain Constantinos J. Hadjipateras, along with several prominent members of the Oinoussian maritime community, was instrumental in the acquisition of the first Oinoussian steamship in 1905, the UK-built 3,550 dwt Marietta Ralli.
After co-owning a series of sailing ships in the late 19th century, Captain Constantinos J. Hadjipateras, along with several prominent members of the
In 1894, Constantinos J. Pateras added the pre-fix ‘Hadji’ to his surname, following his pilgrimage to the Holy Land, becoming the first Hadjipateras.
In 1894, Constantinos J. Pateras added the pre-fix ‘Hadji’ to his surname, following his pilgrimage to the Holy Land, becoming the first Hadjipateras.
Captain John C. Pateras died in late 1868, aged 39, so Constantinos was compelled to remain on board the sailing ship, working as a seafarer, to protect his family’s interests and to support his mother and elder sisters.
Captain John C. Pateras died in late 1868, aged 39, so Constantinos was compelled to remain on board the sailing ship, working as a seafarer, to