Gianluigi started his career as a ferry captain in the 1960s, and a decade later launched mediterranean shipping sa with his wife rafaela. Francisca aponte historical records and family trees. If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the persons given names to the link. Request a quote we all have the duty to leave a better world for future generations captain gianluigi aponte, chairman of msc foundation conserving and restoring the environment wherever we operate and beyond, is a cause very close to our hearts due to our nautical heritage and passion for the sea. It was established in 1990 by gianluigi aponte, who twenty years earlier had founded mediterranean shipping company msc, the second largest cargo and container ship operator in the world with. Gianluigi aponte founds the mediterranean shipping company with the purchase of a single ship. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our aponte research. Change of guard at msc as gianluigi aponte hands over to son diego we use cookies to improve your website experience.
It was founded in 1970, when gianluigi aponte bought a secondhand ship and started shipping stuff from the. With his first few ships, aponte started running routes between eastern. Now lives in philadelphia where he conducts his private practice, and teaches in the couple and family therapy department of drexel university. Aponte from puerto rico facebook, instagram, twitter peekyou.
Last minute msc cruise deals late cruises cruise nation. Msc history mediterranean shipping company aponte family. It operates 426 ships that sail between every major port in the world. First record of the aponte family s involvement in maritime transport to and from naples. Gianluigi aponte passes the msc to his son crew center. He also receives the award of neapolitan excellence in the world from the italian pm silvio berlusconi. Inside shippings record cocaine bust an audacious effort to use a 9,400mile commercial trade lane as an international drug smuggling corridor came apart in a nighttime raid on a ship at sea. Captain gianluigi aponte is the founder and group chairman of msc mediterranean shipping company sa. Gianluigi aponte, group chairman captain gianluigi aponte is the founder and group chairman of msc mediterranean shipping company sa. At the time, the newlyformed company owned a single vessel that would ship cargo between europe and africa. The aponte family records date back to the 17th century and testify to its long and unbroken activity in an area with ancient seafaring traditions the sorrento peninsula.
Gianluigi aponte is chairmanfounder at mediterranean shipping co sa. Alexa has three known connections and has the most companies in common with gianluigi aponte. This was about 1% of all the recorded apontes in the usa. Jul 20, 2019 are your aponte ancestors on wikitree yet. Gianluigi aponte, the owner of the giant mediterranean shipping co. A 69yearold jewishamerican man in a wheelchair, leon klinghoffer, was infamously murdered and thrown overboard. Gianluigi aponte was born on june 27, 1949 in sorrento, italy. New york and 1 other state had the highest population of aponte families in 1920. Gianluigi aponte was a young seaman when he bought his first ship that was the beginning of the mediterranean shipping company in 1970. Aponte from puerto rico facebook, instagram, twitter. The history of msc mediterranean shipping co sa geneva.
Forbes richest people in the cruise industry for 2016. Another 62 words 4 lines of text covering the years 1704 and 1782 are included under the topic early aponte history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Mediterranean shipping company, a privately owned company with a longstanding history on the seas headed by captain gianluigi aponte, entered the cruise. Gianluigi aponte is an italian businessman, founder and chairman of mediterranean shipping company s. The couple started their own cargo shipping business in 1970.
One of the central claims of the work is that the very notion of latin is problematic p. The aponte clan, which has built up this huge shipping empire, is widely regarded as among the most successful families in shipping. The rise of msc to near global status was achieved in the short period of years only. History msc tomoko in the santa barbara channel, 2009 msc was founded in naples in 1970 as a private company by seafaring captain gianluigi aponte when he bought his first ship, patricia, followed by rafaela, with which aponte began a shipping line operating between the mediterranean and somalia. Gianluigi aponte founds the mediterranean shipping company with the purchase of single ship. The most aponte families were found in the usa in 1920. Gianluigi aponte was born in santagnello, italy near sorrento, in the province of naples on 27 june 1940. Gianluigi aponte and his wife are the proud owners of msc, the second largest container shipping line in the world, with over 400 vessels to their name. Commander gianluigi apontes grandfather luigi aponte, a venerable sailor, won the 50th edition of the italian unification trophy, so sailing is in this.
Search 38 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. Maurizio has for decades been one of the key pillars in the development of msc and his. Back in 1985 he had owned the ms achille lauro cruise ship that was hijacked off the coast of egypt by gunmen from the palestine liberation organization. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm.
We use cookies for a number of reasons, such as keeping ft sites reliable and secure, personalising content and ads, providing social media features and to analyse how our sites are used. Mar 12, 2018 according to family records, their maritime involvement goes back to 1675 in naples. Aponte is a neapolitan captain, who entered the shipping industry in 1970 together with his spouse, rafaela. Rebecca aponte was the operations manager for from 20082012.
Msc was founded by gianluigi aponte, a young italian seaman and former bank teller who had the. If you agree with our 9point honor code wed love your help filling in the blanks and fixing mistakes. Their company msc has become the secondlargest shipping line in the world by vessel capacity. The companys founder gianluigi aponte, is still very much at the core of mscs activities, and a relatively high proportion of his top management many with a seafaring background have been with the company for many years, giving a stability which is rare in todays liner industry. When it comes to container ships, the mediterranean shipping company is the worlds largest. Diego has five known connections and has the most companies in. Harry aponte is married wife, theresa, and daughter, maria. Msc was founded by gianluigi aponte, a young italian seaman and former bank teller who had the courage. View the profiles of professionals named diego aponte on linkedin. Born in sorrento, italy, mr aponte started his career as a captain operating passenger ferries in the mediterranean for his familys business after graduating from the italian maritime academy. Maurizio has for decades been one of the key pillars in. Its an exciting time said gianluigi we already have a number of ongoing projects that will help improve our overall service. Msc was founded by gianluigi aponte, a young italian seaman and former bank teller who had the courage and foresight to purchase his first ship, patricia, in 1970. Only individuals with an active subscription will be able to access the full article.
Mari del carmen aponte people department history office. Aponte family, mediterranean shipping co lloyds list. Aponte family, mediterranean shipping co add a personalized message to your email. He met his wife rafaela denat when he was a ferry ship captain. The gravity of the immense 20ton seizuresecond largest in american historycannot be overstated.
In 1920 there were 4 aponte families living in new york. As you can see from the list three families rule the global cruise ship industry. Aponte is most passionate when he emphasizes the diversity of latinoa religious options, and sensitively discusses those who have chosen a wide variety of religious and spiritual paths, including buddhism and other nontheistic ones. Gianluigi aponte is an italian businessman, founder, owner and chairman of mediterranean shipping company msc, the. A connection is made when two people are officers, directors, or otherwise associated with the same company. Dont miss a story about italy join us on facebook and twitter. This was called mediterranean shipping and known today as msc. Among the richest people in the world are the owners and shareholders of the major cruise line companies. The aponte family name was found in the usa, and canada between 1911 and 1920.
Parra included in his volume three images of a free black man domingo fernandez, who suffered from elephantiasis, as an example of the limits of nature. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a season to bee. Lastly, apontes possible ownership of cubas first natural history, by portuguese naturalist antonio parra, provided a visual contrast to apontes own illustrious black history. The fourth oscar class containership of 19,224 teu is named after maya aponte, the fouryearold daughter of mr diego aponte and ela. Jun 06, 2014 gianluigi aponte was born on june 27, 1949 in sorrento, italy. This was about 1% of all the recorded aponte s in the usa. Gianluigi aponte organization leader, organization founder, person. The first mention of them is from 1675 and concerns the felucca giovannina. Gianluigi aponte passes the mediterranean shipping company msc to his son diego aponte who becomes president and ceo of the shipping group founded in 1970 the father will not go away but he was appointed chairman of the board of directors. Diego aponte previous vice president for msc mediterranean. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. This is cnn interview with mscs diego aponte by msc cargo on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Gianluigi aponte is an italian billionaire businessman, and the founder, owner and chairman of.
Back in 1985 he had owned the ms achille lauro cruise ship that was hijacked off the coast of egypt by. It had been more than astonishing, and there was little to suggest when its first liner service between the mediterranean, south and east africa was launched between 1972 and 1975 that within 10 years. Peekyous people search has 14 people named amelia aponte and you can find info, photos, links, family members and more. Diego has five known connections and has the most companies in common with gianluigi aponte. Maurizio is a relative of gianluigi aponte, founder and executive chairman of the helvetic shipowning group. Msc has since grown to become a world leader in global container shipping operating over 510 vessels. He was born of puerto rican parents, and grew up in new york city. Msc family celebrates historic christening of msc maya msc. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Story of 20ton cocaine seizure on container ship breaks down. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a. Oct 30, 2010 gianluigi aponte, the owner of the giant mediterranean shipping co. He acquired an even bigger vessel in 1971, which he named after his wife, rafaela, followed by the carrier, ilse, in 1973. A captain by training, gianluigi aponte entered the shipping industry in 1970 with his wife rafaela.
Gianluigi aponte remains at the helm, supported by diego aponte, daughter alexa aponte vago, who is the groups chief financial officer, and her husband pierfrancesco vago, the executive chairman of msc cruises. Dec 12, 2014 this copy is for your personal, noncommercial use. Historical records and family trees related to francisca aponte. Forbes richest people in the cruise industry for 2016 crew. She then left california for graduate school, earning a phd in psychology from colorado state university an experience that only deepened her appreciation for the experience she was exposed to during her time with. With his first few ships, aponte started running routes between eastern africa and europe. Gianluigi aponte and his wife rafaela established msc shipping company in 1970 which operates today around 500 vessels. Story of 20ton cocaine seizure on container ship breaks. Mari del carmen aponte 1946 noncareer appointee states of residence. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Msc has since grown to become a world leader in global container shipping operating over 520 vessels. Msc becomes the worlds secondlargest container carrier and. Overview latest news net worth summary biography relative.
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