Greek Navy
Greece
August 15, 1940: Italians Torpedo Greek Cruiser Elli as a Precursor to War
It was August 15, 1940 when the Italian submarine 'Delfino' torpedoed and sank the Greek light cruiser 'Elli' at Tinos' port during the Word War II.
World War II had been raging for almost a year in Europe, with Greece...
Greece
Greek Submarine ‘Delfin’ was the First in History to Launch a Torpedo Attack
The Delfin ("Dolphin") was a Greek submarine in service with the Hellenic Navy during the Balkan Wars (1912-13) and the First World War (1914-18).
As well as representing a notable part of Greek maritime history, being the second submarine ever...
Europe
Greece Takes Part in NATO Exercise “Breeze 2021” in Black Sea
NATO ships from a host of nations, including Greece, are taking part in an exercise called "Breeze 2021" in the Black Sea.
Greek News
US Joins Four Other Allies, Competing for Frigate Sale to Greece
The US presented to Greece on Tuesday its proposal for the procurement of four modern frigates for the Hellenic Navy.
Greek News
Greek Navy to Acquire Four New Frigates from United States
According to a report from Seapower Magazine on May 18, the Greek Navy is under discussions with the US on the acquisition of four frigates.
Greek News
Hellenic Naval Band Performs Good Friday Epitaph Mourning Hymn
The Hellenic Naval Band has released a video of their powerful performance of Good Friday's best known Epitaph mourning hymn.
Greece
Greece, Israel, Cyprus and France in Annual Joint Military Exercises
The nations of Greece, Israel, Cyprus and France are now taking part in their annual joint military exercises called "Noble Dina."
Greece
Greece, USA Participate in Joint Naval Exercises in Arabian Gulf
Greek and U.S. Coast Guard and naval forces conducted joint exercises in the Arabian Gulf in one of the most strategically-important areas of the world.
Diplomacy
Russia Chides Greece Over Ship Inspection Off Libya
Russia reproached Greece and the European Union over the inspection of a Russian cargo vessel by Greek special forces off the coast of Libya earlier in January.
The inspection by soldiers from the Hellenic Navy vessel "Adrias," which is the...
Greece
Greek Navy Vessel Rammed by Container Ship at Piraeus
A Hellenic Navy minesweeping vessel was badly damaged on Tuesday in the port of Piraeus after it was rammed by a huge container ship.
All 27 crew members of the 57-meter minesweeper "Kallisto"were safely evacuated. At least two were being...