Here is a question about this article: The Greek shipping tradition recovered during Ottoman rule when a substantial merchant middle class developed, which played an important part in the Greek War of Independence. Today, Greek shipping continues to prosper to the extent that Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world, while many more ships under Greek ownership fly flags of convenience. The most notable shipping magnate of the 20th century was Aristotle Onassis, others being Yiannis Latsis, George Livanos, and Stavros Niarchos.
What is the answer to this question: Is the seafaring business still of any relevancy to the Greek economy ?
Greek shipping continues to prosper to the extent that Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world