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Pages in category "Ships of ancient Greece" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Athenian sacred ...
Ships became increasingly large and heavy, including some of the largest wooden ships hitherto constructed. These developments were spearheaded in the Hellenistic Near East , but also to a large extent shared by the naval powers of the Western Mediterranean, specifically Carthage and the Roman Republic .
Aris (A74) (1979–2004) Former training ship, mainly used by the Hellenic Naval Academy and capable of being used as a hospital ship in time of war, build by Salamis Shipyards. [39] The ship had displacement 2400/2630 tonnes, length 100 m, beam 14.7 m and draught 4.5 m. It had a diesel powerplant of 10,000 hp and two shafts.
At the Battle of Arginusae for example, 263 ships were involved, making for a total of 55,000 men, and at the Battle of Aegospotami more than 300 ships and 60,000 seamen were involved. [67] In Battle of Aegospotami , the city-state of Athens lost what was left of its navy: the once 'invincible' thalassocracy lost 170 ships (costing some 400 ...
This is a list of the oldest ships in the world which have survived to this day with exceptions to certain categories. The ships on the main list, which include warships, yachts, tall ships, and vessels recovered during archaeological excavations, all date to between 500 AD and 1918; earlier ships are covered in the list of surviving ancient ships.
The Hellenic Navy established its headquarters at the island of Poros and the building of a new series of ships began at the naval base, [4] while old ships were gradually being retired. Furthermore, continuous efforts towards the education of officers were initiated.
Individual ships (including those that are the only one to bear the name) should instead be categorised in Category:Ships of the Hellenic Navy, or the relevant subcategory for the type of vessel. Pages in category "Hellenic Navy ship names"
After the end of the War of Independence, the ship was bought by the Greek government for the new Royal Hellenic Navy and renamed Athena (Αθηνά). It reverted to its old name in 1879, and was in service, mainly as a training vessel for the Hellenic Naval Academy , until 7 April [ O.S. 25 March] 1921, when it was ceremonially sunk off ...