The Hellenic Navy (HN) (Greek: Πολεμικό Ναυτικό, Polemikó Naftikó, abbreviated ΠΝ) is the naval force of Greece, part of the Greek Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, abbreviated ΒΝ).The total displacement of all the navy's vessels is approximately 150,000 tons.The motto of the Hellenic Navy is "Μέγα το της Θαλάσσης Κράτος" from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War. This has been roughly translated as "Great is the country that controls the sea". The Hellenic Navy's emblem consists of an anchor in front of a crossed Christian cross and trident, with the cross symbolizing Greek Orthodoxy, and the trident symbolizing Poseidon, the god of the sea in Greek mythology. Pericles' words are written across the top of the emblem. "The navy, as it represents a necessary weapon for Greece, should only be created for war and aim to victory."...............The Hellenic Merchant Marine refers to the Merchant Marine of Greece, engaged in commerce and transportation of goods and services universally. It consists of the merchant vessels owned by Greek civilians, flying either the Greek flag or a flag of convenience. Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and a key element of Greek economic activity since the ancient times. Nowadays, Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world, which is the second largest contributor to the national economy after tourism and forms the backbone of world shipping. The Greek fleet flies a variety of flags, however some Greek shipowners gradually return to Greece following the changes to the legislative framework governing their operations and the improvement of infrastructure.Blogger Tips and Tricks
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Saturday, September 11, 2010

U.S. Open final..[ 1777 ]

Clijsters to face Zvonareva in U.S. Open final

Clijsters: "I think today was probably one of the best matches that I've played throughout the tournament."
Clijsters: "I think today was probably one of the best matches that I've played throughout the tournament."
 
CNN.,September 11, 2010 -- Updated 0914 GMT (1714 HKT)

(CNN) -- Kim Clijsters willl face Vera Zvonareva in the women's final at the U.S. Open after the Belgian defending champion rallied from a set down to beat Venus Williams.
Williams, seeded third, started strongly at New York's Flushing Meadows, conceding just five points to Clijsters on her own serve in the first set.
But No. 2 seed Clijsters gradually asserted her dominance to claim her fifth straight hardcourt win over the American, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4.
"It obviously means a lot to be in the final and to give myself a chance to defend my title from last year. It's a great opportunity," Clijsters said.
"But obviously beating Venus here last year and this year, it's a good feeling. I think today was probably one of the best matches that I've played throughout the tournament."
Zvonareva, seeded seventh, reached her second successive grand slam final after stunning top seed Caroline Wozniacki in straight sets.

The Russian, who reached the final at Wimbledon only to lose to Serena Williams, repeated that feat at Flushing Meadows, winning 6-4, 6-3 in an impressive display.
Wozniacki reached the final herself last year, where she lost to Belgian Clijsters, and Zvonareva admitted she had to play at her best to get through.
I was patient and aggressive like in my previous matches.
--Vera Zvonareva

The 26-year-old told the official WTA Tour website: "It was tough as Caroline was in the final last year and she is a great player, but I was patient and aggressive like in my previous matches.
"It was a great experience at Wimbledon but it's something that is in the past for me now and I am trying to look forward."

Wozniacki came into the match on the back of a 13-match winning streak and she said: "Vera was not missing and going for her shots and most were going in.
"I had chances and I made some mistakes that I usually don't do. It was a tough day for me at the office but I just need to learn from this," added the 20-year-old Dane
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