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, July 19, 2010

Mr. Little...is a Great Photographer...!....[1484 ]

Photographer captures moments giant waves break in Hawaii

A dedicated photographer has risked life and limb to capture pictures revealing the moment that some of the planet's biggest waves crash on Hawaii's giant breakers.

An 8ft wave on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii

An 8ft wave on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, Photo: Clark Little / Barcroft

Telegraph co.uk.,: 8:48PM BST 18 Jul 2010

Despite the dangers of broken bones from being slammed into the sea bed, drowning or even being attacked by sharks, Clark Little has spent four years recording the power of surf.

He has compiled his favourite photos in a September 2010 to December 2011 calendar.

Included in the mix is "Good Morning" - the moment Mr Little spotted the rising sun perfectly cupped by a curling wave.

Spending thousands of hours in the pounding surf, with camera in hand,

Mr Little has also been able to uncover some secret patterns normally hidden from view. "Typhoon" shows the underside of a wave shot from the sea floor straight at the sky.

Mr Little, 41, said: "Depending on the size of the wave, I can get pummelled taking these pictures. Some bigger waves do not provide the space between the sand the wave for me to safely be in. In these cases I find this out too late since I am laying on the ocean floor. Together with my camera, I get pulled into the tube and go through a washing machine cycle."

Mr Little has captured over 50,000 images of waves in various forms and from differing angles as he ventures into the swell.

But he admited to having favourites.

"These sunset and sunrise pictures are some of the best that I have taken," he said. "Often for sunrises, I will swim out in the dark 15 minutes before the first hint of light and start taking pictures.

"Sunrise is my favourite time to shoot since the wind tends to be calm and nobody is around. It is very peaceful. Seeing colours fill in what used to be pitch black is an incredible feeling I never get tired of. It keeps me going to the beach in the pitch black day after day - year after year. I love it.

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