1944 Greek naval mutiny

The 1944 Greek naval mutiny was a mutiny amongst ships of the Royal Hellenic Navy which began in April 1944 concerning the composition of the Greek government-in-exile, in support of the National Liberation Front (EAM). Petros Voulgaris was called from retirement and appointed Vice-Admiral to quell the revolt.

The revolt began in Alexandria.^[1] Sailors Revolutionary Commissions were formed both on ships and the naval shore establishments on 4 April 1944.^[2]

Ships involved

• Greek corvette Apostolis
• Greek corvette Sachtouris
• Greek destroyer Kriti
• Greek destroyer Ierax
• Greek destroyer Pindos

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