the Greek Armoured Cruiser "Giorgios Averoff". actually an Italian built Pisa Class vessel sold to the Greeks in 1911. a typical type for it's time the "Averof" has a main battery of 9.2" guns and is powered by two triple expansion reciprocating engines for a top speed of 23.5kts. affectionately known as "Uncle Georgi" by successive crews the "Averof" was a popular ship. nowadays docked at Faliron not far from Athens "Georgios Averof" is the world's only surviving Armoured Cruiser.
Armoured Cruiser Thursday on Friday
Friday, April 30, 2010
the Greek Armoured Cruiser "Giorgios Averoff". actually an Italian built Pisa Class vessel sold to the Greeks in 1911. a typical type for it's time the "Averof" has a main battery of 9.2" guns and is powered by two triple expansion reciprocating engines for a top speed of 23.5kts. affectionately known as "Uncle Georgi" by successive crews the "Averof" was a popular ship. nowadays docked at Faliron not far from Athens "Georgios Averof" is the world's only surviving Armoured Cruiser.
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