john maillis and crew

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john maillis and crew

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Tarpon Springs, Greek community, sponge industry, john maillis and crew posed on his sponge boat

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John Maillis (1935-2002) and his crew pose on the sponge boat Dorothy J. Mailli. John Maillis, known widely as John the Greek, was one of the most highly respected sponge divers. Raised in Kalymnos and Tarpon Springs, he began diving at 14 years old—following in the footsteps of his father. As a diver and boat captain, he was known for his strong work ethic and ability to find and harvest sponges. He was a diver for 67 years, and made his last dive at the age of 81.

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Tina Bucuvalas

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English

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