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. COUNT 4
QSN1 What was brought about by the Ottomans that caused and uplift in the classes of Greek society ? ANS1 Greek shipping tradition recovered during Ottoman rule when a substantial merchant middle class developed QSN2 Is the seafaring business still of any relevancy to the Greek economy ? ANS2 Greek shipping continues to prosper to the extent that Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world QSN3 What did the development of these changes lead to for the Greeks under Ottoman rulers ? ANS3 Greek War of Independence QSN4 What was the last husband of Jacquelyn Kennedy known for ?  ANS4 most notable shipping magnate of the 20th century was Aristotle Onassis