The Hellenic Navy (HN) is the naval force of Greece part of the Greek Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν Vasilikón Naftikón abbreviated ΒΝ). The total displacement of all the navy's vessels is approximately 150 000 tons.
