Navy comparison: Greece vs Ireland
Greece's 157-ship navy outnumbers Ireland's 36 vessels (4.4x advantage). Of these, 154 and 31 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 10 vs 0 submarines, 16 vs 0 frigates, 26 vs 0 amphibious ships, 10 vs 29 patrol boats, 36 vs 0 coastal boats, 3 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Greece vs Ireland). Greece's navy is officially the Hellenic Navy, while Ireland's is the Irish Naval Service.
Hellenic Navy 🇬🇷
| Official Name | Hellenic Navy |
| Total ships | 157 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 154 as of 2025 |
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Irish Naval Service 🇮🇪
| Official Name | Irish Naval Service |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 31 as of 2025 |
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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 | |
Irish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 29 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 7 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Greece or Ireland?
Greece has a larger navy with 157 ships compared to Ireland's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Greece or Ireland?
Greece operates more submarines with 10 compared to Ireland's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Greece or Ireland?
Greece operates 16 frigates compared to Ireland's 0.
How do the Greece and Ireland navies compare in size?
Greece's navy is 4.4 times larger than Ireland's in terms of total ships (157 vs 36).