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One might wonder how the filmmakers were able to make an exact replica. The truth is that they asked the Hellenic Navy to provide them with construction plans. Seeing as the movie is based on Greek history and depicts real facts – perhaps a little altered to fit an action movie — their wish was eventually granted.

The Hellenic Navy has decided to dock warships at Piraeus harbor one weekend a month in order to provide an opportunity for the public to see them up close.

A Turkish warship has violated Greek territorial waters, this morning, without asking permission.