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HS MARIDAKIS (P-75)

Crest

The crest of HS MARIDAKIS depicts a seagull above the waves, symbolizing the speed of the ship and its agility. It signifies the deep connection with the sea and the seamanship of its crew and Officers. The figure indicates the speed and firepower of a particular type of warship.

Technical Characteristics

Dimensions

47/7/2,2 m

Displacement

278 Tons

Crew

42 People

Speed

36 Knots

Vessel propulsion

Four (4) main DIESEL engines constructed by MTU with maximum horsepower 3600HP per engine.

Ship Weaponry

One OTO/MELARA 76/62 gun.
One BOFFORS 40 MM gun.
Four (4) HARPOON surface-to-surface guided missile launchers.

History

HS MARIDAKIS was built in the French shipyard in ‘’Construction Mechaniques de Normadie Cherbourg France’’, for the German Navy where it joined it on June 16, 1974 with the name “HAEHER P-6151”. The Greek flag was raised on HS MARIDAKIS on April 28, 1995 at the Salamis port.
 
She was named HS MARIDAKIS in honor of the late Lieutenant Commander George Maridakis, who served on HS PROTEFS (submarine), as executive officer and was lost during the sinking of submarine on December 28, 1940 in the Adriatic.

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