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

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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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[Jones-1] 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.

[Mezeviris-2] Grigorios Mezeviris. "theitalianattack". www.mezeviris.gr. Retrieved 13 June 2018.