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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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Guatemala Earthquake...[ 2986 ]

Death Toll Rises in Guatemala Earthquake

Rescuers carry the body of one of the seven victims killed in a landslide after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in El Recreo, in the outskirts of San Pedro Sacatepequez in the San Marcos region, about 250 km (120 miles) south of Guatemala City, November 7, 201

VOA News //November 08, 2012 
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The death toll from Wednesday's powerful earthquake off the coast of Guatemala has risen to 48 people, with hundreds more injured or missing.

Most of the dead were in the state of San Marcos, a mountainous region near the Mexican border, as people were buried under the rubble of destroyed homes.  The quake also sent massive landslides onto highways, hampering rescue efforts.


The U.S. Geological Survey says 7.4 magnitude earthquake was centered about 45 kilometers off Guatemala's Pacific coast, about 160 kilometers southwest of Guatemala City. The quake was felt as far away as Mexico City, about 1,000 kilometers to the northwest, and parts of El Salvador.


Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina traveled to San Marcos to get a first-hand look of the devastation.


"The third poverty is to attend to vital [supply] lines, electricity, drinking water, we are looking into this because San Pedro and San Marcos have no light nor drinking water,'' he said.


This is the strongest earthquake to shake Guatemala since the 1976 temblor that killed more than 20,000 people.


Some information for this report was provided by AP and Reuters.

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