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.

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Monday, October 17, 2011

Champion Dan Wheldon dies in Las Vegas race...[ 2451 ]

IndyCar champion Dan Wheldon dies in ball of flames after horrific 15-car pile-up during 225mph Las Vegas race

Struggling father-of-two, 33, was 'pushed to drive harder' in chase for $5million bonus race winnings
The former rival of F1 champion Jenson Button had left UK in search of lucrative IndyCar career
Shocked Lewis Hamilton says Wheldon was an 'inspirational guy and talented driver'
Former racing driver Mark Blundell brands Las Vegas track as a 'recipe for disaster'

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 8:25 AM on 17th October 2011

An IndyCar champion has been killed after his vehicle burst into flames following a high-speed 15-car pile-up.
Dan Wheldon, 33, died while competing in the Las Vegas Indy 300 where drivers reach speeds of up to 225mph in the race for bumper winnings of up to $5million.

The married father-of-two's Dallara-Honda car was catapulted over another racer and hurled into fencing, where it went up in flames.
Mr Wheldon, a former private school pupil originally from Buckinghamshire, was rushed to hospital in a helicopter but died as a result of his severe injuries.

Horror crash: Flames and sparks fly everywhere as 15 cars pile into each other in Las Vegas

Horror crash: Flames and sparks fly everywhere as 15 cars pile into each other in Las Vegas

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