List Of Decommissioned Ships Of The Hellenic Navy
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This is a list of retired naval ships operated by the Hellenic Navy during its history.


Capital ships


Battleships

s * (1914–1931) – The ex- was in Greek service named after the Battle of Kilkis-Lahanas, hulk sunk by German aircraft in 1941 * (1914–1932) – The ex- was in Greek service named after the Naval Battle of Lemnos, hulk sunk by German aircraft in 1941 * (1914) Taken over by Germany 1914, not completed – BU 1923 * A ordered in 1913 but not completed due to the outbreak of World War I – BU 1914


Ironclads

s * (1889–1918) * (1889–circa 1920) * (1890–1920) * (1867) * (1869)


Ships of the line

* ''Emmanouil'' (1824, ex-
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n ''Emmanuil'', purchased in 1830) – BU 1832–1833


Coastal patrol boats

* ''A5'' class patrol/customs vessels, two built by the
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Shipyards (1930-1941) Three ''Delos''-class (Abeking) air rescue patrol boats. * ''Delos'' (P267) ΑΝΣ Δήλος (1978–1999) Transferred to the
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* ''Knosos'' (P268) ΑΝΣ Κνωσσός (1978–2000) Transferred to the
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of the Republic of Cyprus * ''Lindos'' (P269) ΑΝΣ Λίνδος (1978–1998) Transferred to the
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Two Goulandris-class patrol boat, ''Goulandris'' class (Neorion shipyards). * Goulandris-class patrol boat, ''Goulandris I'' (P289) (1975–1990) * Goulandris-class patrol boat, ''Goulandris II'' (P290) (1977–1983), destroyed in an accident Two ''Panagopoulos'' class (Hellenic Shipyards Co., Hellenic shipyards HSY). * ''Panagopoulos II'' (P70) (1975–2003) * ''Panagopoulos III'' (P96) (1975–2003)


Corvettes


s

* (1943–1952) The ex- saw action during World War II in the Mediterranean * (1944–1952) The ex- during World War II participated in convoy operations and in Normandy Landings (June 1944) * (1942–1952) The ex- saw action during World War II in the Mediterranean * ''Tombazis'' (1944–1952) The ex-HMS Tamarisk during World War II participated in Atlantic Ocean convoy operations, in the Normandy Landings (June 1944) and in Operation Dragoon, Southern France Landings (August 1944)


Sail corvettes

* ''Hydra'' (1830–1831) Burned along with the frigate and the corvette ''Spetsai'' * (1838–1873) Renamed ''Messolongion'' in 1862, not operationally utilized due to its size (used as a training ship since 1846) * ''Psara'' (1830–1833) Renamed ''Prinkips Maximilianos'' (1833–1836) after Maximilian II of Bavaria, Prince Maximilian of Bavaria * ''Spetsai'' (1830–1831) The ex-''Agamemnon'', owned by Lascarina Bouboulina, and sold to the Hellenic Navy


Steam corvettes

* (1826–1831)


Cruisers


Armoured cruisers

* (1909 – today) – A armored cruiser (the only ship of this type still in existence), she served as the flagship of the Hellenic Royal Navy during the Balkan Wars, World War I and World War II, now a floating museum at Palaio Faliro. The ship, although currently a hulk (ship), hulk, is still commissioned, has a skeleton naval crew and flies the ensign, jack and commission standard.


Light cruisers

* (1914–1940) – Built as the ''Fei Hung'' for Post-Imperial China, China, taken over by Greece in 1914, sunk during peacetime by an Italian submarine * (1951–1965) – The ex-, was given as war reparation for the original ''Elli'' to Greece after the Second World War


Sail cruisers

* (1879–1931)


Destroyers


s

* (1992–2002) – The ex-, named after Phormio * (1991–2004) – The ex-, named after Kimon * (1992–2003) – The ex-, named after Nearchus * (1992–2002) – The ex-, named after Themistocles


s

* (1959–1991) – The ex- * (1960–1990) – The ex- * (1962–1981) – The ex- * (1959–1992) – The ex- * (1962–1981) – The ex- * (1959–1991) – The ex- is preserved at Faliron Bay (Marina Floisvou) as ''HS Velos – museum of the struggle against dictatorship (1967–1974)''


s

* (1933–1941) * (1933–1946) * (1933–1941) * (1933–1946)


s


Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization, FRAM I type

* (1980–1992) – The ex-, named after the admiral of Psara during the Greek Revolution * (1972–1993) – The ex-, named after admiral and multiple Prime Minister of Greece, Prime Minister Konstantinos Kanaris * (1973–1994) – The ex-, named after the admiral and later President of Greece, Pavlos Kountouriotis * (1980–1993) – The ex-, named after the Admiral and Prime Minister of Greece (1849–1854), Antonios Kriezis * (1974–1992) – The ex- * (1976–1997) – The ex-, named after Iakovos Tombazis, an Admiral of Hydra, Saronic Islands, Hydra during the Greek Revolution


Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization, FRAM II type

* (1971–1992) – The ex-, , named after Admiral Andreas Miaoulis * (1970–1992) – The ex-, named after Themistocles


German Greek V-class destroyer, V-class destroyers

* (1912–1919) * (1912–1919)


s

* (1950–1971). Ex- * (1950–1972). Ex-


s

* (1946–1963) – The ex- was acquired on loan as a replacement for the first ''Adrias'' (L67). She was returned to the Royal Navy in 1963. * (1942–1945) – The ex- was seriously damaged by mines on October 22, 1943. Although the ship survived, it was not fully repaired and was decommissioned in 1945. * (1946–1959) – The ex- * ''Astings'' (1946–1963) – The ex-HMS ''Catterick'', named after Frank Abney Hastings * (1942–1959) – The ex- * (1943–1959) – The ex- * (1942–1959) – The ex- * (1942–1959) – The ex- * (1942–1959) – The ex-


Modified G and H-class destroyer, G-class destroyers

* (1938–1943) * ''Vasilefs Konstantinos'' (Scheduled, not constructed due to outbreak of World War II) * (1938–1943) * ''Vasilissa Sofia'' (Scheduled, not constructed due to outbreak of World War II)


s

* (1906–1945) * (1907–1945) * (1906–1917) * (1907–1926)


''Rhein''-class destroyer tenders

* ''Aigaion'' (D03) (1976–1991) – The ex-''Weser'' (A62)


destroyers

* (1912–1945) * (1912–1946) * (1912–1941) * (1912–1946)


s

* (1907–1941) * (1907–1926) * (1906–1921) * (1907–1945)


destroyers/s

* (1951–1991) – The ex- was used extensively as a training ship. She is preserved as ''Museum ship USS Slater'' at Hudson River, Albany, N

* (1951–1991) – The ex- was used as a target and sunk in July 2000 * (1951–1992) – The ex- was sold for scrap (2000) * (1951–1992) – The ex- was used as a target and sunk in the Sea of Crete in September 2000


Electronic surveillance ships

* (1988–2002) Ex-German Navy (class 422) :de:Flottendienstboot, fleet service vessel ''Oker'' (A53) (1961–1988) The former 1500 tn trawler ''Hoheweg'', converted to an electronic surveillance ship by the German Navy in 1961 and sold to Greece in 1988


Fleet support ships

* ''Evros'' A415 (1976–2009), Ex-German Navy ''Schwarzwald'' (A1400). A 2500 tonnes ammunition ship built by Dibigeon Shipyard, Nantes, France. Armed with two 40 mm twin Bofors guns. Decommissioned on April 2, 2009.


Frigates


s/s

* ''Bouboulina'' (F463) (ex- Commissioned on 14 December 2001, decommissioned on 18 February 2013


s

Leased to Greece from the USN after the Gulf War * (1992–2003) – The ex- was in Greek service until 2003, named after the region of Epirus (Greece), Epirus * (1992–1998) – The ex- was in Greek service, named after the region of Macedonia (Greece), Macedonia * (1992–2001) – The ex- was in Greek service, named after the region of Western Thrace, Thrace


Sail frigates

* Purchased during the Revolution from the United States (1826–1831)


Steam frigates

* Amalia (1860) 26 guns


Guided missile boats


* ''Kostakos'' (P25) (1980–1996) Sunk on November 4, 1996, at Avlakia, off Samos Island (), after being rammed by ''F/B Samaina'', with loss of 4 crew members. She was salvaged on May 15, 1997, but was never repaired and recommissioned.


* ''Anninos'' (P14) (1972–2002), ex-HS ''Navsithoi'' (P56) * ''Arliotis'' (P15) (1972–2002), ex-HS ''Evniki'' (P55) * ''Batsis'' (P17) (1972–2004), ex-HS ''Kalypso'' (P54) The ship was transferred to the
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and renamed ''Dioscurias, Dioskuria''. It was severely damaged in the 2008 South Ossetia war and afterwards scuttled by the Russians. * ''Konidis'' (P16) (1972–2003), ex-HS ''Kymothoi'' (P53) * ''Sakipis'' (P77) (2000–2011), ex-German Navy ''Leopard'' (P6145) * ''Tournas'' (P76) (2000–2011), ex-German Navy ''Jaguar'' (P6147) * ''Vlahavas'' (P74) (1995–2011), ex-German Navy ''Marder'' (P6144)


Gunboats


s

Formerly German Navy ''Class 420'' or ''Thetis'' submarine hunters (''U-Jagdboote''). * ''Agon'' (P66) (1993–2004), ex-''Theseus'' (P6056) Used as target and sunk with 2 Penguin missiles by PCFG Kavaloudis in Sea of Crete, Cretan Sea on October 21, 2008 * ''Doxa'' (P63) (1991–2010), ex-''Najade'' (P6054) * ''Eleftheria'' (P64) (1992–2010), ex-''Triton'' (P6055) * ''Karteria'' (P65) (1992–2004), ex-''Hermes'' (P6053) * ''Niki'' (P62) (1991–2009), ex-''Thetis'', (P6052)


Landing ships


Dock landing ships (LSD)

* ''Nafkratousa'' (1953) (1953–1971), ex-HMS ''Eastway'' * (1971–2000), ex-


Landing craft (LCT)

Twelve WW II British Landing craft tank#UK production, landing craft (LCT) were transferred on loan to the Royal Hellenic Navy in 1945/1946. They were used for military transport and also for civilian transport due to the poor state of the railway system. Four were returned to the UK in 1953. The remaining were sold in 1963, with the exception of ''Kythira'' and ''Milos''. * ''Anafi'' * ''Kandanos'' * ''Kommeno'' (1945–1953) * ''Kythira'' (L185). Ex RN LCT-1198. ''Kythira'' remained in use as a naval personnel transport until the 2000s * ''Malakassi'' (1945–1953) * ''Milos'' (L189). Ex RN LCT-1300. ''Milos'' remained in use as a naval personnel transport until the 2000s * ''Paleochori'' (1945–1953) * ''Serifos'' * ''Sofades'' * ''Thira'' * ''Vrachni'' (1945–1953)


Tank carriers (Landing Ship, Tank, LST)

Eight former United States Navy Landing Ship, Tank#LST Mk.2, LST Mark 2. * (1943–1977), ex- * ''Ikaria'' (L154) (1960–1998), ex-USS ''Potter County'' (LST-1086) * ''Kriti'' (L171) (1971–1999), ex- * (1943–1977), ex-Greek landing ship Lemnos (L158), USS ''LST-36'' * USS LST-389, ''Lesvos'' (L172) (1960–1990), ex-USS LST-389, USS ''Boone County'' (LST-389) HS ''Lesvos'' was involved in combat action in Cyprus on July 20, 1974 (CO Lt Cdr Eleftherios Handrinos, E. Handrinos, HN). She was in the Paphos area on a scheduled mission, carrying replacement personnel to the Hellenic Force in Cyprus, ELDYK, the permanent Greek military force based in Cyprus. There she attacked the Turkish Cypriot garrison of Paphos with her 40 mm gun and forced them to surrender * USS LST-391, ''Rodos'' (L157) (1960–1990), ex-USS LST-391, USS ''Bowman County'' (LST-391) * (1943–1977), ex-Greek landing ship Samos (L179), USS ''LST-33'' * USS LST-325, ''Syros'' (L144) (1964–1999), ex- Currently preserved in Evansville, Indiana, as the USS LST-325#USS LST Ship Memorial Museum, USS LST Ship Memorial Museum Six former Royal Navy Landing Ship, Tank#LST Mk.3, LST Mark 3. * ''Acheloos'' (1947–1964), ex-HMS ''LST 3503'' * ''Alfeios'' (1947–1962), ex-HMS ''LST 3020'' * ''Aliakmon'' (1947–1964), ex- * ''Axios'' (1947–1962), ex-HMS ''LST 3007'' * ''Pineios'' (1947–1964), ex-HMS ''LST 3506'' * ''Strymon'' (1947–1962), ex-HMS ''LST 3502'' Two former United States Navy s. * (1977–2001), ex- Used as a target and sank during ''Thyella III/2004'' naval exercise * (1977–2003), ex- Used as a target and sank north of Crete, on 2007-10-04


Vehicle carriers (Landing Ship Medium, LSM-1)

* ''Ypoploiarchos Daniolos'' (L163) (1958–1993) * (1958–1993), ex- * ''Ypoploiarchos Krystallidis'' (L165) (1958–2000), ex-''LSM-541'' * ''Ypoploiarchos Merlin'' (L166) (1958–1972), ex-''LSM-557'' On November 15, 1972, she sunk 3 nm off Piraeus harbour after a collision with VLCC tanker ''World Hero'' (IMO 7033915), with the loss of 44 crew members * ''Ypoploiarchos Roussen'' (L164) (1958–2001), ex-''LSM-399'' * ''Ypoploiarchos Tournas'' (L162) (1958–1990)


Minehunters (''Castagno'' class)

* ''Erato'' (M60) (1995–2006), ex-IS ''Castagno'', M-5504 Used as target and sunk in Sea of Crete, Cretan Sea on October 22, 2008 * ''Evniki'' (Μ61) (1995–2005), ex-IS ''Gelso'', M-5509


Minelayers

* ''Aktion'' (Ν04) (1953–2000), ex-''LSM-301'' * ''Amvrakia'' (Ν05) (1953–2002), ex-''LSM-303''


Minesweepers

Algerine Class (225-foot), transferred in 1948 * ''Armatolos'' (M12), ex-HMS ''Aries'' (J284), ex-USS ''AM-327'' * ''Navmachos'' (M64), ex-HMS ''Lightfoot'' (J288), ex-USS ''AM-331'' * ''Polemistis'' (M74), ex-HMS ''Gozo'' (J287), ex-USS ''AM-330'' * ''Pyrpolitis'' (M76), ex-HMS ''Arcturus'' (J283), ex-USS ''AM-326'' BYMS Class (136-foot), transferred between 1943 and 1948 * ''Afroessa'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2185'' (J985), ex USS ''YMS-185'' * ''Andromeda'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2261'' (J1061), ex-USS ''YMS-261'' * ''Ariadne'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2058'' (J858), ex-USS ''BYMS-58'' * ''Aura'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2054'' (J854), ex-USS ''BYMS-54'' * ''Ithiki'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2240'' (J1040), ex-USS ''YMS-210'' * ''Kalymnos'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2033'' (J833), ex-USS ''BYMS-33'' * ''Karteria'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2065'' (J865), ex-USS ''BYMS-65'' * ''Kassos'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2074'' (J874), ex-USS ''BYMS-74'' * ''Keffalinia'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2171'' (J971), ex-USS ''BYMS-171'' * ''Kerkyra'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2172'' (J972), ex-USS ''YMS-172'' * ''Klio'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2152'' (J952), ex-USS ''YMS-152'' * ''Kos'', ex-HMS ''BYMS 2191'' (J991), ex-USS ''YMS191'' * ''Lambadias'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2182'' (J982), ex-USS ''YMS-182'' * ''Lefkas'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2068'' (J868), ex-USS ''BYMS-68'' * ''Leros'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2186'' (J986), ex-USS ''YMS-186'' * ''Paralos'', ex HMS ''BYMS-2066'' (J866), ex-USS ''BYMS-66'' * ''Patmos'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2229'' (J1029), ex-USS ''YMS-229'' * ''Paxi'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2056'' (J856), ex-USS ''BYMS-56'' * ''Pigassos'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2221'' (J1021), ex-USS ''YMS-221'' * ''Prokyon'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2076'' (J876), ex-USS ''BYMS-76'' * ''Salamina'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2067'' (J867), ex-USS ''BYMS-67'' * ''Symi'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2190'' (J990), ex-USS ''YMS-190'' * ''Thalia'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2252'' (J1052), ex-USS ''YMS-252'' * ''Vegas'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2078'' (J878), ex-USS ''BYMS-78'' * ''Zakynthos'', ex-HMS ''BYMS-2209'' (J1009), ex-USS ''YMS-209'' MMS Class (119-foot), transferred in 1946 * ''Andros'', ex-HMS ''MMS-310'' (J810) * ''Argyrokastron'', ex-HMS ''MMS-58'' (J558) * ''Chimarra'', ex-HMS ''MMS-1'' (J501) * ''Korytsa'', ex-HMS ''MMS-53'' (J553) * ''Mikonos'', ex-HMS ''MMS-5'' (J505) * ''Tepeleni'', ex-HMS ''MMS-46'' (J546) * ''Tinos'', ex-HMS ''MMS-144'' (J644) * ''Syros'', ex-HMS ''MMS-313'' (J813) MSC Class * ''Klio'' (M213) (1968–2006), ex-USS ''MSC-317'' Originally named ''Argo'' (M213) in Greek service. Used as a target and sunk in Sea of Crete, Cretan Sea on April 30, 2009 with Exocet missiles launched by HS ''Kavaloudis'' (P24) and HS ''Xenos'' (P27). * ''Dafni'' (Μ247) (1964–2004), ex-USS ''MSC-307'' * ''Kissa'' (M242) (1964–2010), ex-USS ''MSC-309'' * ''Thalia'' (Μ210) (1969–2004), ex-USS ''MSC-170'', ex-Belgian Navy ''Blankenberge'' (M923)


Motor launches

Fifteen Fairmile B Motor Launches, transferred in 1945-47 * ''Doliana'', ex-HMS ''ML-295'' * ''Domokos'', ex-HMS ''ML-232'' * ''Doxoton'', ex-HMS ''ML-307'' * ''Drama'', ex-HMS ''ML-341'' * ''Elefteron'', ex-HMS ''ML-478'' * ''Kalambaka'', ex-HMS ''ML-483'' * ''Karpathos'', ex-HMS ''ML-561'' * ''Karpenissi'', ex-HMS ''ML-867'' * ''Kassos'', ex-HMS ''ML-534'' * ''Kastellorizon'', ex-HMS ''ML-840'' * ''Khalki'', ex-HMS ''ML-578'' * ''Kos'', ex-HMS ''ML-565'' * ''Nissiros'', ex-HMS ''ML-864'' * ''Tilos'', ex-HMS ''ML-569'' * ''Tsataltza'', ex-HMS ''ML-861'' Eight Admiralty Harbour Defence Motor Launches, transferred in 1945-47 * ''Bizani'', ex-HMS ''HDML-1221'' (ML-1221) * ''Davlia'', ex-HMS ''HDML-1032'' (ML-1032) * ''Distratron'', ex-HMS ''HDML-1292'' (ML-1292) * ''Farsala'', ex-HMS ''HDML-1252'' (ML-1252) * ''Karia'', ex-HMS ''HDML-1307'' (ML-1307) * ''Kastraki'', ex-HMS ''HDML-1375'' (ML-1375) * ''Klissoura'', ex-HMS ''HDML-1149'' (ML-1149) * ''Portaria'', ex-HMS ''HDML-1051'' (ML-1051)


Oil tankers

2 tankers. * ''Arethousa'' (A377) (1959–2004), ex- After decommissioning she was used as a target and sunk off Crete Island in 2005 * ''Ariadne'' (A414) (1959–2003), ex- * (1951–59), later served as (1962-19??)


Others

* ''Hermes'' (A324) A 550-ton minesweeper tender (1946–1973) formerly the British trawler ''Port Jackson'' on loan from the Royal Navy * ''Mount Othrys'' Named after Mount Othrys * ''Sotir'' (A384), ex-RFA ''Salventure'' A -class salvage vessel, built by William Simons & Co (Renfrew) and equipped with a decompression chamber. Ships of this class had a displacement of 1780 tons and measured 65.4 m in length, 11.3 m in beam with a 3.9 m draught. They were powered by a triple-expansion, 6-cylinder 1500 hp reciprocating steam engine with two shafts and had a speed of 12 knots. She was commissioned in the Royal Hellenic Navy on May 5, 1947, on loan from the Royal Navy and decommissioned on April 24, 1976. Sold for scrap on behalf of the British Government in 1978. The ship was used during the post-war salvage of a number of wrecks in Salamis Naval Base and other port facilities in Greece. * ''SS Korinthia'' The former liner ''Oranje Nassau'' of the Royal Dutch Line. Built in 1911 by Royal Schelde, Flashing. Bought in 1939 by ''Aktoploia Ellados'' and renamed ''Corinthia''. Requisitioned by the Royal Hellenic Navy in 1940 and used as a troopship. During the Axis occupation of Greece during World War II, Axis occupation of Greece she was based in Alexandria, Egypt and used as a submarine tender. After the war she returned to passenger services in the fleet of ''Hellenic Mediterranean Lines'' until 1955. She was scrapped in 1959. * SS Maximilianos (1837), Steamer ''Maximilianos'' (1837–1846) The first steamship built in Greece (Poros Naval shipyard). An unarmed 180 ton paddle steamer used as a royal yacht and for mail services. Out of service due to engine problems after 1841. * SS Othon (1838), Steamer ''Othon'' (1838–1864) Greece's first "modern" military ship, built in Poros Naval shipyard. Powered by two 120 hp steam engines and armed with two 18 lb long guns and four 32 lb carronades. * ''Tilemachos'' Named after Telemachus * Coastal transports ''Velestinon'' (ex-HMS ''FT-11'', ex-USS ''APc-65''), ''Elasson'' (ex-HMS ''FT-12'', ex-USS ''APc-66''), ''Kalavrita'' (ex-HMS ''FT-13'', ex-USS ''APc-71''), ''Distomon'' (ex-HMS ''FT-15'', ex-USS ''APc-75''), ''Lehovon'' (ex-HMS ''FT-24'', ex-USS ''APc-67''), and ''Anchialos'' (ex-HMS ''FT-28'', ex-USS ''APc-73'')


Submarines


s

* (1965–1980) – The ex- * (1972–1992) The ex-, Greater Underwater Propulsion Power Program#GUPPY IIA program, GUPPY (Greater Underwater Propulsion Power Program) IIA type


s

* (1958–1967) – The ex- * (1957–1976) – The ex-


Type 209 submarine, ''Glafkos'' class submarines (Type 209-1100)

* Type 209 submarine, ''Glafkos'' (S110) (1971–2011) – First Type 209 vessel to be built and become operational


s

Built in France in 1925–1927. * (1928–1943) Named after Lambros Katsonis * (1927–1945) Her Sail (submarine), sail is preserved at the Hellenic Maritime Museum in Piraeus


s

* (1942–1945) The ex-Italian , was captured by the British Royal Navy and transferred to Greece. Named after the naval hero of the Greek Revolution, Georgios Matrozos.


Pre–World War I submarines

* (1912–1920) – The first submarine in history to launch a torpedo attack, during the First Balkan War * ''Gryparis'' * ''Thorsten Nordenfelt#Submarines, Nordenfelt I'' – The first submarine designed by Thorsten Nordenfelt. It was a 56-tonne, 19.5-metre-long vessel similar to George Garrett (inventor), George Garrett's ill-fated ''Resurgam#Resurgam II, Resurgam II'' of 1879, with a range of 240 km and armed with a single torpedo and a 25.4 mm machine gun. She was manufactured by Bolinders in Stockholm in 1884–1885. She operated on the surface using a 100 hp steam engine with a maximum speed of 9 knots, then she shut down the engine to dive. She was purchased by the Greek Government, was shipped to Greece in parts and assembled by the ''Ifaistos'' machine works in Piraeus; she was delivered to Salamis Naval Base in 1886. Following the acceptance tests, she was never used again by the Hellenic Navy and was scrapped in 1901. * ''Vuteas'' * (1913–1920)


s

Built in France in 1927–1930. * ''Protefs'' (Υ3) (1929–1940) Named after the marine god Proteus * ''Nirefs'' (Υ4) (1930–1947) Named after the marine god Nereus * ''Triton'' (Υ5) (1930–1942) Named after the marine god Triton (mythology), Triton * ''Glafkos'' (Υ6) (1930–1942) Named after the marine god Glaucus


s

* (1973–1993) – The ex-, Greater Underwater Propulsion Power Program#GUPPY III program, GUPPY III type


British U-class submarine, U-class submarines

Under lease from the United Kingdom. * (1945–1952) – The ex- * (1945–1952) – The ex-


British V-class submarine, V-class submarines

Under lease from Britain. * ''Pipinos'' (Υ8) (1943–1959) Named after the naval hero of the Greek Revolution, Andreas Pipinos * (1945–1957) Formerly HMS ''Vengeful'' P86 * ''Triaina'' (Υ14) (1946–1958) * (1946–1958)


Torpedo boats


''Alkyoni''-class torpedo boats

* ''Alkyoni'' (1914–1941) * ''Aigli'' (1914–1941) * ''Arethousa'' (1914–1941) * ''Dafni'' (1914–1926) * ''Doris'' (1914–1941) * ''Thetis'' (1914–1926)


''Antalya''-class torpedo boats

Ottoman torpedo boats, scuttled in Preveza in 1912 during the First Balkan War, later salvaged by Greece. * ''Nikopolis'' (1913–1916), ex-Ottoman ''Antalya'' * ''Tatoi'' (1913–1916), ex-Ottoman ''Tokat''


''Seeadler class fast attack craft, Esperos'' class torpedo boats

Seven former German Navy ''Type 141'' torpedo boats. Four ''Esperos'' class torpedo boats (Esperos, Kyklon, Lelaps, Typhon) were sold in public auction on May 18, 2009. * ''Esperos'', P50 (1977–2004) Ex-P-196, formerly German Navy P-6068 ''Seeadler'' * ''Lailaps'', P54 (1977–2004) Ex-P-228, formerly German Navy P-6070 ''Kondor'' * ''Kataigis'', P197 (1976–1981) Formerly German Navy P-6072 ''Falke'' * ''Kentavros'', P52 (1977–1995) Ex-P-198, formerly German Navy P-6075 ''Habicht'' * ''Kyklon'', P53 (1976–2005) Ex-P-199, formerly German Navy P-6071 ''Greif'' * ''Skorpios'', P55 (1977–1995) Ex-P-229, formerly German Navy P-6077 ''Kormoran'' * ''Typhon'', P56 (1976–2005) Ex-P-230, formerly German Navy P-6073 ''Geier'' The remaining three boats of the class (P-6069 ''Albatros'', P-6074 ''Bussard'' and P-6076 ''Sperber'') were also transferred to the Hellenic Navy and used as sources for spare parts.


''Kydonia''-class torpedo boats

These ships were transferred to Greece from Austria-Hungary as war reparations for World War I. * (1920–1941) * (1920–1941) * (1920–1941) * (1919–1928) * (1919–1941) * (1919–1941)


Training ships

* ''Aigli'' (M246) (1995–2008), ex-USS ''MSC-299'' A former minesweeper (1965–1995), she was used after 1995 as a training ship by HN Naval Training Command. Decommissioned on 19 November 2008, she remained in storage at Souda Bay until 18 November 2009, when she was used as a target for a MM-38 Exocet missile. * ''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. 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. It was armed with a 3 in gun, two Boffors 40 mm/70 guns and four Rheinmetall 20 mm anti-aircraft gus. There was accommodation for 370 cadet officers (midshipmen). After decommissioning (2004) she is moored at Naval Dock Crete, Souda Bay and used by ''NATO Maritime Interdiction Operations Training Center'' (NMIOTC) as a training facility.


Tugboats

* ''Aegefs'' (A438), a 57-ton tug, formerly of the German Navy, commissioned in 1993, decommissioned on 30 November 2009 * ''Iraklis'' (A423), built by Anastasiadis-Iordanidis shipyard in Perama, commissioned on 6 April 1978, decommissioned on 30 November 2009 * K1 ''Titan I'' (88), built in Salamis Island, Salamis naval shipyard in 1937 and destroyed in 1944 * ''Pilefs'' (A413), a 57-ton tug, formerly of the German Navy, commissioned in 1993, decommissioned on 30 November 2009


See also

*List of active Hellenic Navy ships


References


Further reading

* {{Greek Military Lists of ships by country, Greece Greek military-related lists, Ships, decommissioned Ships of the Hellenic Navy History of the Hellenic Navy, Ships