Exhibit 1

Joint Filing Agreement

In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Stock of Global Ship Lease, Inc. and further agree that this Joint Filing Agreement be included as an Exhibit to such joint filings. In evidence thereof, the undersigned, being duly authorized, have executed this Joint Filing Agreement as of this 28th day of August, 2008.

By:	/s/ Michael S. Gross
Name:	Michael S. Gross
MARATHON FOUNDERS, LLC
By:	/s/ Michael S. Gross
Name:	Michael S. Gross
Title:	Managing Member
MARATHON INVESTORS, LLC
By:	/s/ Michael S. Gross
Name:	Michael S. Gross
Title:	Managing Member