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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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Hurricane Sandy...[ 2981 ]

'A loss for everybody': Communities start cleanup after "Sandy"

By the CNN Wire Staff

November 1, 2012 -- Updated 0328 GMT (1128 HKT)

People walk near the remains of burned homes in the Breezy Point neighborhood of Queens, New York, on Wednesday, October 31. More than 100 homes were destroyed in a fire during and after Hurricane Sandy, and more than 50 people were killed in the United States in Sandy-related incidents. Millions along the Eastern Seaboard coped with major losses and daily inconveniences. <a href='http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/30/us/gallery/ny-sandy/index.html'>View photos of the recovery effort in New York</a>.

People walk near the remains of burned homes in the Breezy Point neighborhood of Queens, New York, on Wednesday, October 31. More than 100 homes were destroyed in a fire during and after Hurricane Sandy, and more than 50 people were killed in the United States in Sandy-related incidents. Millions along the Eastern Seaboard coped with major losses and daily inconveniences. View photos of the recovery effort in New York.

(CNN) -- They've lost their homes, their businesses and many are still stranded, but residents in the battered Northeast are overcoming the aftereffects of Superstorm Sandy with a gritty resolve.

"It's sort of like the transit strike a few years ago," said Elizabeth Gorman, 40, a Queens resident, who walked across the Queensboro Bridge on Wednesday.

Gorman was part of a steady stream of commuters forced to walk or bike into Manhattan after Sandy roared ashore barely two days ago, wiping out roads, bridges and mass transit systems across the region.

Commuters, homeowners and businesses struggled with the loss of power and waterlogged or burned homes.
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Grueling recovery begins on East Coast

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