Navy comparison: United Kingdom vs Greece
Overview
United Kingdom operates a fleet of 80 ships compared to 157 for Greece. Of these, 63 and 154 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 9 vs 10 submarines, 2 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 6 vs 0 destroyers, 8 vs 16 frigates, 0 vs 26 amphibious ships, 26 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 36 coastal boats, 18 vs 3 mine warfare ships (United Kingdom vs Greece).
United Kingdom's navy is officially the Royal Navy, while Greece's is the Hellenic Navy.
Royal Navy 🇬🇧
| Official Name | Royal Navy |
| Total ships | 80 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 63 as of 2025 |
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Hellenic Navy 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Navy |
| Total ships | 157 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 as of 2025 |
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British ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Destroyers | 6 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 26 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 18 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Greek ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 10 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 16 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 36 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 26 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 3 | |
| Cargo ships | 8 | |
| Support ships | 34 | |
| Other ships | 13 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Kingdom or Greece?
Greece has a larger navy with 157 ships compared to United Kingdom's 80 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Kingdom or Greece?
Greece operates more submarines with 10 compared to United Kingdom's 9.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United Kingdom or Greece?
United Kingdom has 2 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Greece's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Kingdom or Greece?
United Kingdom operates 6 destroyers compared to Greece's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Kingdom or Greece?
Greece operates 16 frigates compared to United Kingdom's 8.
How do the United Kingdom and Greece navies compare in size?
Greece's navy is 2.0 times larger than United Kingdom's in terms of total ships (157 vs 80).