On December 9th, 2025, the U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle made a visit aboard the historic museum ship Hellas Liberty at the Port of Piraeus.
The Hellas Liberty stands as a living monument to maritime history and the enduring ties between Greece and the United States. Currently, the ship remains closed to the public due to ongoing works for the creation of the Underwater Antiquities Museum.
A brief historical note: In 1943, the American shipbuilding industry produced one Liberty Ship every two days to meet wartime needs. These vessels played a decisive role in defeating Nazism and, after the war, many were sold at preferential prices to Greek shipowners. This marked the beginning of the Greek-owned fleet, which grew to dominate global shipping and remains a world leader today.
During a recent meeting between the Friends of Liberty Association and the Minister of Shipping, Mr. Vassilis Kikilias, a commitment was made to enable the temporary relocation of Hellas Liberty so it can once again be accessible to the public— a significant step toward preserving and sharing this unique piece of history.
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