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Greek Ironclad Vasilissa Olga
The Greek ironclad ''Vasilissa Olga'' ( el, Βασίλισσα Όλγα) was purchased from Chile for the Royal Hellenic Navy in 1868. She was converted into a training ship in 1897 and ship breaking, scrapped in 1925. Design and description ''Vasilissa Olga''s design was derived from that of the Austro-Hungarian broadside ironclads of the ."Greek Ironclads Olga and Georgios", p. 213 The ship had a length overall of long, a Beam (nautical), beam of and a draft (hull), draft of at deep load. The ship Displacement (ship), displaced and was fitted with a single Marine steam engine, steam engine that drove one propeller.Silverstone, p. 278 The engine was rated at which gave her a speed of . For long-distance travel, ''Vasilissa Olga'' was fitted with three mast (sailing), masts and was barque rigged. She carried of coal."Greek Ironclads Olga and Georgios", p. 214 The ironclad was armed with a pair of guns and ten 70-pounders, all of which were Armstrong-Whitworth, Armstrong Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naval Ensign Of Greece (1863-1924 And 1935-1970)
A navy, naval force, or maritime force is the branch of a nation's armed forces principally designated for naval warfare, naval and amphibious warfare; namely, lake-borne, riverine, littoral zone, littoral, or ocean-borne combat operations and related functions. It includes anything conducted by surface Naval ship, ships, amphibious warfare, amphibious ships, submarines, and seaborne naval aviation, aviation, as well as ancillary support, communications, training, and other fields. The strategic offensive role of a navy is Power projection, projection of force into areas beyond a country's shores (for example, to protect Sea lane, sea-lanes, deter or confront piracy, ferry troops, or attack other navies, ports, or shore installations). The strategic defensive purpose of a navy is to frustrate seaborne projection-of-force by enemies. The strategic task of the navy also may incorporate nuclear deterrence by use of submarine-launched ballistic missiles. Naval operations can be broa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
