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Sunday 25 September 2011

Greek destroyers of the Thirio-class


Drawing made by Andreas Kendristakis

The Thiro-class consisted of the Leon (lost in 1941 in the Souda bay), Panthir, Ierax and Aetos. All ships constructed at England on 1912 an were involved in the part at Balkan Wars and both World Wars. Refitted in 1925. Dimensions: 89 m x 7 m x 3 m. Armament consisted of 4-4" guns, 2-40mm, 6-21" torpedo tubes and the Aetos and Panthir also 40 mines. Speed of 32 knots.