"Greek Independence Day in the Greek Navy. 23 February 1943, Port-said, Greek Independence Day, March 25; Will Be Widely Celebrated. Sailors Serving in the Greek Section of the Allied Navies Always Remember That Day. Rear Admiral a Sakellariou, Commander in Chief of the Royal Hellenic Navy Flies His Flag in the Cruiser Hhms Giorgios Averoff." The Greek cruiser HHMS GIORGIOS AVEROFF.