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#Manuel_Kulukundis or #Manolis_Kulukundis #Kulukundis was instrumental in brokering deals between the British government in #London and the #Greek during WWII which allowed for the charting of Greek ships to the Allied cause. Manuel’s company chartered 15 ships to the Swiss government and 15 ships to the British Ministry.
#Manuel_Kulukundis or #Manolis_Kulukundis #Kulukundis was born on the island of #Kasos in November of #year_1898 and is the third generation of Kulukundis’ linked to #Shipping . His father was Elias. (Seems to be a family name) Manuel moved to #London after WWI spoiled his plans to attend college in Beirut. In 1921 Manual and childhood friend, #Minas #Rethymnis , founded the company #Rethymnis & #Kulukundis , which helped #Aristotle_Onassis , among others during his early years.
