HELLENIC
HS KERKINI A-433
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Kerkini is an artificial lake that was formed in 1932 with the creation of the dam on the river Strimons. Is located in the prefecture of Serres in Makedonia and in 35km from the city of Serres and 80km from the city of Thessaloniki. Its creation was aimed at irrigating the plain of Serron prefecture. The lake in combination with the Strymonas river compose a rich ecosystem in both flora and fauna. The riverside forests, the water lilies and the variety of fish are admired
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History
The ship is water carrier. Built on 14 June 1963 in Jadewerft, Wilhelmshaven for the German Navy. The ship named FW3 received on April 22, 1976 by the Greek party Commanded by HN officer Vice-captain S. Fokas PN. Launched on October 15, 1963 is intergraded the German fleet on May 11, 1964. Ship is conceded by the German fleet to the Greek navy on April 22, 1976. The first captain was commander A. Doumouras PN. It joined the Greek fleet on June 8, 1976 and the ship was officially received dy HN and renamed YF KERKINI on April 22, 1976. The ship’s international call sign is SZEE and her side call sign number is A433
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