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Salamis Island

The Greek island of Salamis is the largest island in the Saronic Gulf, about 1 nautical mile off-coast from Piraeus. Paloukia Port is the main port, in size second only to Piraeus in Greece. The name Salamis is probably derived from Salam (chalam), meaning calm or peace, under which it was mentioned in Homers writings. It also could have been named after Cychreus's mother (Cychreus was the first king of the island).

Salamis island is known for the Battle of Salamis, and as birthplace of Ajax the great and Euripides.

In modern times, it is home to a Greek naval base which serves as headquarters for the Greek navy. The harbor was bombed by the German Luftwaffe in 1941, sinking the Kilkis (formerly the USS Idaho (BB-24)) and the Lemnos (formerly USS Mississippi (BB-23)).

See also : Cychreus -- Pisistratus -- Solon -- Telamon

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Salamis in Greece boro_cat@yahoo.co.uk - June 13th, 2006
I believe that, I have a cussin in. Salamis who was very frightened of the. Rusted battle ships and it was sad as soon as she has died at the age of 13 year old while I was. 15 year old a long time, which is a pity of the. pure child who has died as soon as my. Aunty Irene poisoned her very much and with some raw fishes, and the reason why I think that it was. Wrong of my Aunty Irene to feed my. Cussin with raw fish and some snails, is.. Cause it is a silly read more » messages 6 - last message on July 19th, 2006

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