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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Saturday, July 24, 2010

James Cracknell's life was saved by his crash helmet..[ 1523 ]

James Cracknell 'stable' after fracturing skull in road crash

James Cracknell, the adventurer and Olympic rowing champion, is in a “stable” condition in hospital following treatment for head injuries after a road crash in the United States.

James Cracknell, the adventurer and Olympic rowing champion, is in
 a ?stable? condition in hospital following treatment for head injuries 
after a road crash in the United States.

Cracknell, 38, an Olympic rowing champion, was “sitting up in bed and talking” to his wife Beverly, his parents and Ben Fogle, his fellow adventurer, his spokeswoman said.
He was knocked off his bicycle by a truck while on an attempt to cross the United States.
Doctors and family were pleased with the progress James was making after suffering a fractured skull in the crash, she added.
“He continues to do very well but he has had head trauma and we are taking it step by step at the moment.
“It’s good that his family are with him, and Mum and Dad beeing there is always reassuring,” she added.
Cracknell’s life was saved by his crash helmet, which took the full force of the impact.
The accident happened just after sunrise at 5.30am on Tuesday near the city of Winslow, Arizona.
The Olympic gold medallist was taken to a local hospital before being transferred to Phoenix.
Cracknell was attempting to break an endurance record by crossing the United States from Los Angeles to New York - running, cycling, rowing and swimming - in 16 days.
Doctors described his head injuries as “moderate to severe” but said Cracknell did not lose consciousness and was able to talk to paramedics.
They expect him to make a full recovery although it is not known when he will be released from hospital.
A 2,745-mile bike race he had planned to undertake from Canada to Mexico with Fogle next month, has been postponed because of the accident.
The pair have collaborated on a number of adventures, including as racing to the South Pole and rowing the Atlantic.

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