Greek ship Kanaris

At least three ships of the Hellenic Navy have borne the name Kanaris (Greek: Κανάρης) after Greek naval hero and politician Konstantinos Kanaris:

  • Greek destroyer Kanaris (L53), a Hunt-class destroyer launched in 1941 as HMS Hatherleigh but transferred to Greece and renamed before completion. She was returned to the Royal Navy in 1959 and scrapped in 1960.
  • Greek destroyer Kanaris (D212), a Gearing-class destroyer launched in 1945 as USS Stickell she was transferred to Greece in 1972 and renamed. She was scrapped in 2002.
  • Greek frigate Kanaris (F-464), an Elli-class frigate launched in 1981 as HNLMS Jan van Brakel she was transferred to Greece in 2002 and renamed.


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