HELLENIC
HS SIMITZOPOYLOS
Crest
The crest represents a missile and a seagull flying near the sea’s surface holding a torpedo with its legs, which indicates the speed and firing power that this type of vessel distinguishes for.
Technical Characteristics
History
It was named after Ensign Nikolaos Simitzopoylos, who was killed during the sinking of Destroyer Vasilissa Olga, due to an attack by the German JU-88 aircrafts, at Laki Leros, on 26th of September 1943.