The Greek Fieet.
The following particulars from an English paper just to baud will be interesting: — The Greek fleet has been divided into 4 squadrons. The first, which ia styled the E. Squadron, is composed of the ironclads Psara and Spetzai, the cruiser Nau« archos Miaulis, the armoured corvette Baaileus^Q-eorgios, and the despatch vessel Paralos, and is commanded by Commodore Apostolis. The W. Squadron consists of 4 armoured and 4 unarmoured gunboats, and is commanded by Commodore Ombazion. The S. Squadron includes the ironclad Hydra and the cruisers Mykali, Alpheios, and Eurekas, the commander being Admiral Baohtouris. The torpedo flotilla forms the other squadron, under the command of Prince George. The E. Squadron is to cruise in the Bporades Islands, the W. Squadron in the Gulf of Arta, the S. Squad* ron off Crete, and the torpedo flotilla between Milo and Crete.
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Manawatu Herald, 6 May 1897, Page 3
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142The Greek Fieet. Manawatu Herald, 6 May 1897, Page 3
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