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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Sunday, September 28, 2014

The world's deepest pool? ..[ 4722 ]

Dare to dive into the world's deepest pool?

By Barry Neild, CNN
September 26, 2014 -- Updated 1317 GMT (2117 HKT)
The Y-40 Deep Joy, the world's deepest swimming pool, sinks to a depth of 42 meters.
The Y-40 Deep Joy, the world's deepest swimming pool, sinks to a depth of 42 meters, Scuba enthusiasts and freedivers are expected to make use of the facility.
(CNN) -- Yes it's a dive hotel, but not that kind of dive hotel.
An Italian spa complex has just opened a swimming pool certified by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's deepest.
Named the Y-40 Deep Joy, the pool is now the star attraction at the Hotel Millepini, located in the Montegrotto Terme resort area, near Venice.
This isn't the kind of facility aimed at jaded business travelers hoping to cram in a few laps before they head upstairs to order room service.
Deep Joy features a shaft that plunges down ...
And down ...
And down until it hits a depth of 42 meters (138 feet), a space that could easily accommodate a 13-story building.
Designed by architect Emanuele Boaretto and a year in the making, Deep Joy is expected to attract scuba enthusiasts and freedivers -- aquatic athletes whose incredible lung control allows them to spend minutes at depth on a single breath.
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Thermal springs
The pool is filled with 4.3 million liters (1.1 million gallons) of thermal water from local springs, allowing divers to plunge without the skin suits they'd need in open seas or lakes.
It also contains underwater caves aimed at training scuba divers to negotiate sub-aquatic landscapes.
There's also a suspended transparent viewing tunnel that allows spectators to watch the divers in action.
Deep Joy was inaugurated earlier this year at a ceremony in which Italian world freediving champions Umberto Pelizzari and Ilaria Molinari (who dressed like a mermaid for the occasion) plumbed its depths.
The pool's creators hope it will transform Montegrotto Terme into an international diving center and raise the profile of what is said to be Europe's largest area of thermal springs.
It'll also be open to beginners who want to experience its depths under supervision.
Just don't drop your locker key.
Y-40 The Deep Joy, Hotel Terme Millepini, 42, Via Catajo, Montegrotto Terme, Padova; +39 049 891 1766
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