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, April 12, 2010

New York, Fire Hits Chinatown ... [ 913 ]

7-Alarm Fire Hits Chinatown Building

By THE NEW YORK TIMES , Published : April 12, 2010

At least 14 people were injured in a blaze in Chinatown that reached seven-alarm status shortly after midnight Monday morning.

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More than 250 firefighters responded to the fire at 285 Grand Street.

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The fire broke out at a six-story building in Chinatown.

More than 250 firefighters and more than 60 Fire Department vehicles responded to the borough-wide call, descending on the six-story building at 285 Grand Street, a residential building anchored by a storefront.

Flames burst 20 to 30 feet from the roof. Three ladders had been put up against the building, and a few dozen firefighters waited to be sent in, five at a time. Hundreds of people stopped to watch the blaze on the cool spring night.

Three civilians, 10 firefighters and one medical worker suffered injuries, though most did not appear to be life-threatening, according to the Fire Department. One elderly person was hospitalized with heart problems.

The fire also spread to two adjacent buildings.

The blaze was first reported around 10 p.m. on Sunday night. A fire department spokesman said that by 1:45 a.m. Monday officials did not expect to call in additional firefighters because they believed the fire would soon come under control.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Last May, seven firefighters were injured while fighting a blaze at another six-story building in Chinatown, on East Broadway.

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