Along the azure coastline of the Port of Piraeus in Greece, a historic vessel embodying century-old maritime heritage lies quietly moored—the “Hellas Liberty,” a museum ship.

Recently, the “Hellas Liberty” museum ship and the “Friends of Liberty Association” jointly issued a letter to COSCO SHIPPING (Piraeus) Port Authority S.A. (PPA), expressing gratitude for its 16 years of sustained efforts in preserving this precious maritime cultural heritage.

In the letter of appreciation, the museum noted that the sustained investment by PPA and COSCO SHIPPING “demonstrates a high regard for the preservation of maritime history and cultural heritage, and also highlights the responsibility of a globally leading port and shipping enterprise to actively participate in community building and support public cultural initiatives.”

Originally named “ARTHUR M. HUDDELL,” the ship was built in Florida, USA, in 1943. Initially serving as a pipe-laying vessel, it went through several retrofits before being stationed at the Port of Piraeus in 2010 under the name “Hellas Liberty.” Opened to the public free of charge as a museum ship, it continues to showcase the history of world shipping and the development of modern Greek merchant shipping.

Since the vessel’s arrival at the port, PPA has consistently supported its preservation, operation, and legacy through practical actions, providing free berthing within the port for 16 years. This June, a professional ship repair berth was additionally provided free of charge to facilitate its maintenance, offering solid support for the continued operation and revitalization of the “Hellas Liberty.”