Thalatta, Thalatta!

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LEGACY & SUPREMACY

The sea has always been a fascinating source of inspiration for the Greeks, leading to the flowering of mathematics, physics and astronomy as well as the richest myths and epic stories. A veritable vector of cultural transmission, trade and exploration... Read more

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Ancient Greek paintings

"We Greeks are destined to be intimately bonded with the sea."

Savvas Priftis
Captain Greek

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captain and olive leaves, painting, Ψαρά

WHY CAPTAIN

A sea captain is referring generally to a high-grade licensed mariner who holds ultimate command and responsibility of a vessel but in Greece the word is used to mark the leadership in any other profession.

The term derives from katepáno (Ancient Greek: κατεπάνω, lit. '[the one] placed at the top', or 'the topmost'). The word was Latinized as capetanus and gave rise to the English language term captain... Read more

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CHRIS MORGAN, CEO
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MEET THE CAPTAIN

CHRIS MORGAN, CEO

Mariner by tradition, captain by skill, we pick the best from the Greek culinary world following the highest standards in the industry to bring the value of the Mediterranean nutrition to the world!

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