CALENDAR 2010 The HMM calendar for 2010 is dedicated to the exhibition "Constantinos Volanakis 1837-1907. Poet of the sea". The exhibition is organized by the Hellenic Maritime Museum and the Aikaterini Laskaridi Foundation, which also sponsored it. The calendar includes some of the most representive works of the "father of Greek seascape".
CALENDAR 2009 Since the 2009 calendar coincides with the 60th year of the foundation of the Hellenic Maritime Museum we chose to present in this calendar the rare Aristotles Onassis' collection, consisting of paintings, gravures, nautical instruments, bone ship models and elaborate decorative objects used in the yacht "Christina", the symbol of power and wealth of the most famous Greek ship owner. We wish to thank "Alexandros S. Onassis" foundation for all their support.
CALENDAR 2008 The HMM calendar for 2008 includes 12 of the most representative works of the Museum’s fine art collection. Those works were painted by great Greek and foreign artists of the 19th and 20th century and they comprise of paintings of ships and sea scenes which are a sign of the ever lasting Greek maritime history and tradition. The decision to use the plans of the most coveted redesigning of the Museum building on the calendar cover has been a special surprise.
CD-ROM “Mementos of the Maritime Museum” Author: Collective work This is the digital edition of the recently published new catalogue of the Maritime Museum. The most significant items of the Museum collections as well as a few samples of the wealth of archives are presented in an attractive, interactive and therefore improved educational manner. The purpose of this particular CD-ROM is to become a beautiful memento for the visitor and also give the opportunity for a virtual “walk” and guided tour around the Museum collections to people who are unable to visit the Museum, because of mobility difficulties or because they live away from Athens or even abroad. Year of publication: 2007 Notes: Windows 2000/XP/2003, Pentium III 833 MHz, 256 mb RAM, VGA 1024X768, 16bit display (thousands of colors) >12XCD-ROM drive, 16bit sound card Bilingual (Greek-English) Sponsors: Society of Information
CALENDAR 2007 “Hellenic Merchant Marine. The Fourth Service” The calendar titled “Greek Merchant Marine. The Fourth Weapon” is chiefly based on the photographic and archive material of the Hellenic Maritime Museum. It presents the contribution of our merchant marine to the cause of our liberation and the establishment of democracy in the European countries. It describes in a magnificent way the self-sacrifice of Greek seamen which remains unknown to the general public and unacknowledged by social conscience. The texts in the calendar were written by Ioannis Paloubis, Vice Admiral of the Hellenic Navy (in retirement). Bilingual (Greek- English) Hellenic Maritime Museum, 2006 Sponsors: Patras Port Authority
BALKAN WARS. THE NAVAL STRUGGLE-1912-1913 Author: Ioannis Paloubis, Vice Admiral of the Hellenic Navy (in retirement) Description This historical album presents, by means of unpublished photos and documents, the actions of the Hellenic fleet during the Balkan Wars. The objective of this edition is to present to the general public the significant contribution of the naval operations to the final outcome of the Wars and at the same time shed light on the dark side of everyday sea life on board the war ships and the requisited merchant ships of that time. The album publication was based exclusively on the invaluable archive and photographic material of the Museum. Bilingual (Greek- English) Number of Pages: 375 ISBN: 978-960-88535-2-2 Hellenic Maritime Museum, 2007 (2nd Edition), 2005 (1st Edition)
HELLENIC MARITIME MUSEUM Author: Collective Work Description Through a brief and, at the same time, as complete as possible description of the Greek maritime history and tradition, the reader is presented with the most significant and representative Museum exhibits. Bilingual (Greek- English) Number of pages: 223 ISBN: 960-88535-1-6 Hellenic Maritime Museum, 2005
THE PRICE PAID TO THE WAR. THE LOSSES AND SACRIFICE OF THE HELLENIC MERCHANT MARINE DURING THE 2nd WORLD WAR. Author:Konstantinos Paizis-Paradellis, Vice Admiral of the Hellenic Navy (in retirement) Description The last book of the late President of the HMM, Konstantinos Paizis, was the final product of an at least six-year-long scholar research into Greek and foreign archives. The only purpose was to bring to light the dark and invaluable contribution of the merchant marine during World War II. This book includes a list of the Greek merchant ships which sank after war attacks or due to other reasons or ships which were requisited during the war period 1939- 1945. Moreover, it includes the names of the Greek seamen who were on board those ships and died or were taken prisoners. Greek Number of pages: 181 ISBN: 960-8172-44-6 Ε.Μ.Ε.Ι.Σ. - Hellenic Maritime Museum, 2004 Sponsors: The J. F. Costopoulos Foundation
BY SEA...GREEK SHIPS IN THE COURSE OF TIME Exhibition Catalogue of the Hellenic Foundation for Culture in New York (19/6-30/9/2002) Author: Collective work Description This is the catalogue prepared for the exhibition under the title “The Greeks and the Sea: Greek Ships from the Ancient times to our Day” which was held in the Hellenic Foundation for Culture in New York from 19th June to 30th September 2002. Through the exhibits of the Museum collections an effort has been made to record the continuous presence of Greek seafarers through the centuries: starting from the sea rule of King Minos, moving on to the triremes of the fighters of Salamina and the Byzantine dromon with the liquid fire and finally reaching the powerful modern fleets of the Greek ship-owners. Bilingual (Greek-English) Number of pages: 143 ISBN: 960-7622-12-Χ Hellenic Foundation for Culture, Hellenic Maritime Museum, 2002
THE SEA Catalogue of the painting exhibition at the Athens Municipal Gallery 24/5-30/6/2000. Author: Collective Work Description This is the catalogue of the painting exhibition titled “The sea…” which was held at the Athens Municipal Gallery from 24th May to 30th June 2000. Bilingual (Greek-English) Number of pages: 123 ISBN: 960-500-356-2 Athens Municipal Gallery, Hellenic Maritime Museum, 2000. Sponsors: Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation
HELLENIC WARSHIPS 1829-2001 Author: Konstantinos Paizis-Paradellis, Vice Admiral of the Hellenic Navy (retired) Description This is the English edition of the book “The ships of the Hellenic Navy 1829-1999”, enriched and revised with additional ship entries.Those ships became part of the Hellenic Navy during the period 2000-2001. English Number of pages: 218 ISBN: 960-8172-14-4 Ε.Μ.Ε.Ι.Σ., Hellenic Maritime Museum, 2002 Sponsors: The J. F. Costopoulos Foundation
THE SHIPS OF THE HELLENIC NAVY 1829-1999 Author: Konstantinos Paizis-Paradellis, Vice Admiral of the Hellenic Navy (in retirement) Received an Award from the Academy of Athens Description This is the complete catalogue of war ships, auxiliary ships and requisited ships which were incorporated into the Hellenic Navy force in the period 1829-1999. It is a useful tool in the hands of every researcher, since it includes a detailed record of all technical characteristics as well as the history of the actions of each one of the ships. Greek Number of pages: 187 ISBN: 960-86501-1-9 ΑSTRAIA Publications -Hellenic Maritime Museum, 2000 (2nd Edition)
THE FIRST INTERVENTION, THE UNKNOWN ACTION OF THE HELLENIC NAVY IN THE CAMPAIGN TO SOUTH RUSSIA 1918- 1920 Author: Stilianos Ι. Charatsis, Navy Officer (retired) Received an Award from the Academy of Athens Description: This is a description of the Hellenic Navy participation in the allied intervention to South Russia in 1818-1920. The Hellenic Navy operations which took place during this attack remain almost unknown not only to the general public but also to specialists. This book was published to fill that gap in maritime bibliography. Greek Number of pages: 342 ISBN: 960-85621-4-7 Hellenic Maritime Museum, 1997
PORTOLANS OF THE HELLENIC REGION BY PROJECTS OF FRENCH HYDROGRAPHERS It consists of three sections: Section I: Ionian Sea Region Corfu Kefalonia Lefkada The gulf of Arta Argostoli Ithaka Zakynthos Section II: Aegean Sea Region Chios Mitilini Skiros Skiathos Zea Poros Ios Syros Section III: Morias Methoni Koroni Pagania Lafonisia Nafplion Spetses Poros Piraeus Hellenic Maritime Museum, 1997
BALKAN WAR I BASED ON THE ARCHIVES OF THE HISTORICAL SERVICE OF THE FRENCH NAVY Author: Anastasios Κ. Dimitrakopoulos, Vice Admiral of the Greek Navy (retired) Description The present research by the retired Vice Admiral Α. Dimitrakopoulos is based on the history archives of the French Navy and particularly on the reports of the French Rear Admiral, Dartige du Furnet, head of the international fleet which at that time was at anchor in Constantinople. Those archives were unknown to Greece and this is the first time they are presented to readers, giving researchers a more global view of the incidents that took place during Balkan War I. Greek Number of pages: 325 ISBN: 960-85621-3-9 Hellenic Maritime Museum, 1996
HISTORY OF THE HELLENIC NAVAL ACADEMY (1845-1973) Received a commendation by the Academy of Athens Author: Ioannis Κ. Fakidis, Vice Admiral of the Greek Navy (retired) Description Following the historical facts, the author gives a retrospect description of the creation of the Hellenic Navy of Modern Greece. At the same time, the book includes an account of the first attempts to train the future Navy Officers and found the Hellenic Naval Academy. A description of the different stations during the first 128 years of its operation is also included. Greek Number of pages: 194 ISBN: 960-85621-1-2 Hellenic Maritime Museum, 1996 (2nd Edition)
QUEEN OLGA, A DESTROYER IN THE VORTEX OF WAR Author: Κ. Metallinos, Vice Admiral of the Greek Navy (retired) Description Destroyer “Queen Olga” was indisputably the hallmark of the naval struggle during World War II. She participated in several operations and was sunk on 26th September 1943 at Laki in Leros during a German air raid. The pages of this book bring to life her historic actions and the actions of her heroic crew who fought with her while some of them went down with her. Greek Number of pages: 384 Hellenic Maritime Museum, 1996
“…ENJOYING ALL HONOURS, MEMORIES FROM THE DAYS OF MY CAPTIVITY 1942-1945”. Author: Μ. Christopoulos, transcribed by Nitsa Christopoulos, Awarded by the Academy of Athens Description The record of the memories of Menelaos Christopoulos are a testimony for the hard war years and the heroic resistance of Greeks. While trying to escape to the Middle East on a “kaiki” vessel in April 1942, Rear Admiral Menelaos Christopoulos is captured and imprisoned. The story of his adventures reveals in full the inner resistance of the Greek people to the brutal and inhuman nature of Nazism. Greek Number of pages: 297 Publication: Hellenic Maritime Museum, 1995
SHIPBUILDING AND SHIPS OF THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN AND THE BLACK SEA OF THE 18ο AND 19ο CENTURY Author: Κ. Damianidis, Professor of History of Shipbuilding Description This is a catalogue of the exhibition which was held at the Athens Municipal Cultural Centre from 5 June - 9 July 1995. It presents the role of Greek shipbuilders and seamen in the region of the Eastern Mediterranean while at the same time it investigates the common shipbuilding traditions of the peoples living in this region. Language: Bilingual (Greek-English) Number of pages: 146 Publications: National Hellenic Research Foundation, Hellenic Maritime Museum, 1995
THE SILENT WAR. THE OPERATIONS OF THE HELLENIC SUBMARINES DURING THE PERIOD 1940-1944 Author: Ν. Damvergis, Commander of the Greek Navy (in retirement) Description It presents the actions of Greek submarines during World War II. It also includes a catalogue of the crews of the submarines as well as a catalogue of the people murdered and taken prisoners during the War. Language: Greek Number of pages: 149 ISBN: 960-85621-0-4 Publications: Hellenic Maritime Museum, 1995
THE BONE MODELS OF THE ONASSIS COLLECTION Author: Α. Ι. Tzamtzis Description This is the catalogue of a number of rare models which belonged to the collection of the Greek ship-owner Αr. Onassis. They used to decorate his yacht “Cristina”. The bone models of his collection were the creations of French prisoners of the Napoleon Wars and they are rare pieces of art. The book also presents the tragic conditions under which the models were built as well as the way in which they were constructed. Language: Greek Number of pages: 55 ISBN: 960-220-416-8 Publications: Hellenic Maritime Museum, 1993
OLD GREEK LIGHTHOUSES Sketches: Gisis Papageorgiou It contains 4 sketches of lighthouses by Gisis Papageorgiou. The lighthouses included are the following: Kastri- in Othoni Sapienza-in Methoni Armenistis- in Mikonos Fassa –in Andros Publications: Hellenic Maritime Museum, 1992
GLORY AND LAURELS. HONOURARY DISTINCTIONS AWARDED TO THE HELLENIC NAVY STAFF DURING THE WAR OF THE PERIOD 1940-1945. Received an award by the Academy of Athens Author: Ν. Lahanos, Commanding Officer of Ec. of the Hellenic Navy (in retirement) Description This book includes an account of the Navy actions during World War II, when, for three and a half years, the Navy was proud to keep the Greek flag high in all seas and oceans. In October 1944, again led by the legendary battleship G. Averof, the Navy fleet returned to freed Greece. The book presents a detailed account of the honourary distinctions awarded to the Navy Staff, officers, lieutenants and petty officers who died, as well as to survivors of the war of 1940-45. Language: Greek Number of pages: 257 Publications: Hellenic Maritime Museum, 1991
SHIPS. A TRIBUTE TO THE GREEK MERCHANT MARINE It consists of three sets of offprints of paintings by 20th century painters. Section I:: Sailing Ships         (out of print) Section II: Ships, by Ar. Glikas Yacht “HELLAS” S.S. KYRA PANAGIA. II “HELLISPONT” “AFOVOS” Section III: Ocean Liners by Ant. Milanos Ocean Liner PATRIS ΙΙ 1926 Ocean Liner KING KONSTANTINE “CYRENIA” The first Greek Ocean Liner “MORAITIS” Publications: Hellenic Maritime Museum, 1990

TORPEDO ΝO ’89…FIRE!, HILARIOUS JOKES OF THE HELLENIC NAVY Author: I. Tsoukalas, Captain of the Greek Navy (retired) Description This is a collection of hilarious jokes of the Hellenic Navy covering the period from the Interwar years to the Post War years. Through the pages of the book, the author manages to render with humour the spirit permeating the Officer cabins and the war ships of that period. Language: Greek Number of pages: 162 Publication: Hellenic Maritime Museum, 1989
PORTOLANS OF THE AEGEAN SEA. 28 MAPS OF THE AEGEAN SEA DATING BACK TO THE 19ο CENTURY It includes 28 maps of Aegean ports of the 19th century. Publication: Hellenic Maritime Museum, 1981
ALBUM OF THE DRESS OF NAVY LIEUTENANTS AND SAILORS 1887 Description This is a brief presentation on the change in the dress of Navy officers. The book includes 14 sketches of Navy Lieutenant and Sailor dresses used in 1887. Language: Greek Number of pages: 40 Publications: Hellenic Maritime Museum, 1980
Submarine Υ1. Lampros Katsonis Received an award by the Academy of Athens Author: I. Tsoukalas, Captain of the Greek Navy (in retirement) Description Captain I. Tsoukalas, First Mate on board submarine “Katsonis” during World War II, gives a gripping and detailed narration of the last patrol and eventual sinking of the legendary submarine. Greek Number of pages: 216 Hellenic Maritime Museum, 1990 (4th Edition)     (out of print)