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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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Saturday, May 29, 2010

Search for murdered human bodies resumes..[ 1324 ]

Prostitute bodies search resumes

The London Evening Standard., 29.05.10

Police are continuing their painstaking search for clues to find two missing prostitutes after the man accused of killing them was remanded in custody.

Criminology student Stephen Griffiths, 40, dubbed himself the "crossbow cannibal" when he appeared in court on Friday charged with three counts of murder.

Media attempt to photograph a security van carrying prostitute
murders accused Stephen Griffiths

Media attempt to photograph a security van carrying prostitute murders accused Stephen Griffiths

The former public schoolboy made two appearances - before magistrates and then a crown court judge - accused of killing Suzanne Blamires, Shelley Armitage and Susan Rushworth, who all went missing in Bradford.
The remains of Ms Blamires, 36, were found on Tuesday afternoon in the River Aire in Shipley, West Yorkshire.
Police are still trying to trace the other two sex workers and on Friday a lorry with a digging arm was brought in to help with an excavation outside the block of flats where Griffiths lived.
Ms Blamires was last seen on Friday, while Ms Armitage, 31, has been missing since Monday, April 26, and Ms Rushworth, 43, disappeared on June 22 last year.
When he was asked for his name at Bradford Magistrates Court Griffiths replied: "The crossbow cannibal."

Relatives of some of the victims were in court for the hearing. Some wiped away tears at the start of proceedings. Others stared intently at Griffiths, who sat fidgeting and touching his head, or staring silently at the floor,
Four hours later Griffiths made his second appearance of the day at Bradford Crown Court. He spoke only to confirm his full name.

At the end of Griffiths' crown court appearance he was remanded in custody. There was no application for bail. Griffiths will appear before Bradford Crown Court again on June 7 via video link from Wakefield Prison.

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