Osprey Hsy-56a Class Gunboat (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Gunboat class Osprey HSY-56A is a class of naval vessel currently in service in the Hellenic Navy. These ships are similar to Gunboats Class HSY-55. First commissioned in 2003, four ships are in active service. The Hellenic Navy (HN) is the naval force of Greece, part of the Greek Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833-1924 and 1936-1973) it was known as the Royal Navy.