During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, abbreviated ΒΝ).
Under monarkin (1833-1924 och 1936-1973) var den känt som Kungliga flottan (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, förkortat ΒΝ).