1944 Greek naval mutiny
The 1944 Greek naval mutiny was a mutiny by sailors on five ships of the Royal Hellenic Navy in April 1944 over 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
References
- C. Jones, Mark (1 January 2002). "Misunderstood and Forgotten: The Greek Naval Mutiny of April 1944". Journal of Modern Greek Studies. 20: 367–397. doi:10.1353/mgs.2002.0026. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
- Grigorios Mezeviris. "theitalianattack". www.mezeviris.gr. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
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