Ministry for Naval Affairs (Greece)
Government agency in Greece / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Ministry of Naval Affairs (Greece)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The Ministry for Naval Affairs (Greek: Ὑπουργείον [ἐπὶ] τῶν Ναυτικῶν) was a government department of Greece responsible for matters pertaining to the Greek Navy as well as the Greek Merchant Marine Ministry.
Not to be confused with Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Islands and Fisheries (Greece).
Quick Facts Minister for Naval Affairs, Nominator ...
Minister for Naval Affairs | |
---|---|
Υπουργός Ναυτικών (Greek) | |
Nominator | Prime Minister |
Appointer | the King |
Precursor | Secretary of State for Naval Affairs [el] |
Formation | 1846 |
First holder | Dimitrios Voulgaris |
Final holder | Alexandros Koryzis |
Abolished | 1949 |
Superseded by | Minister for National Defence |
Close
The Ministry for Naval Affairs was established during the early years of the modern Greek state, reflecting the country's long-standing maritime traditions and the importance of shipping and seafaring to its economy and society. Greece's strategic geographic position and its numerous islands made the maritime sector a key element of national life and policy.