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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Sunday, July 20, 2014

Malaysia Airlines plane crash..[ 4332 ]

In pictures: Malaysia Airlines plane crash in Ukraine ( Photos )

BBC || 18 July 2014 Last updated at 04:00 GMT

A Malaysian airliner with 298 people on board has crashed in Ukraine on a flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. The following images include some taken at the site of the crash.

A picture taken on 17 July 2014 shows the wreckages of the Malaysian Airliner carrying 298 people from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur after it crashed, near the town of Shaktarsk, in rebel-held east Ukraine

Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crashed on Thursday near the settlement of Grabovo,

Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crashed on Thursday near the settlement of Grabovo, as the Ukrainian government and rebels traded allegations it was shot down.

An Emergencies Ministry member works at the site of a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 plane crash in the settlement of Grabovo in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, 17 July 2014

It had been due to enter Russian airspace when contact was lost, Malaysia Airlines said.

Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 takes off from Schiphol airport near Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 17 July 2014

The plane, pictured here taking off earlier on Thursday, was flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur.

A man works at putting out a fire at the site of a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 plane crash in the settlement of Grabovo in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, 17 July 2014

Rescue workers have been combing through the wreckage of the jet.

A firefighter sprays water to extinguish a fire, on 17 July 2014, from the wreckage of the crashed Malaysian airliner

Overnight, teams worked to extinguish flames from the debris

People light candles at the Malaysian embassy for victims of Malaysia Airlines MH17, which crashed in eastern Ukraine, in Kiev on 17 July 2014

In Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, mourners placed flowers and lit candles outside the Malaysian embassy

Relatives of passengers onboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 from Amsterdam cry as they arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang on 18 July 2014

In Kuala Lumpur, meanwhile, relatives of those on board began arriving at the airport to seek information

A closed Malaysia Airlines counter at the Schiphol airport near Amsterdam, 17 July 2014

This is the second plane disaster involving a Malaysia Airlines plane this year. Flight MH370 from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing went missing in March.

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