Canea

American

[kuh-nee-uh] / kəˈni ə /

noun

a seaport on and the capital of Crete, on the W part.

Canea British

/ kæˈnɪə, ˈhɑːnɪə /

noun

Greek name: Khaniá. the chief port of Crete, on the NW coast. Pop: 55 838 (2001)

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At their head stepped former Minister of National Economy in the Athens Government, young Aristomenis Mitsotakis, nephew of Venizelos, and ex-Mayor Mountakis of Canea.

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Later in the day. the leisurely Greek fleet, carrying two infantry regiments on its dirty decks, steamed into Canea.

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Canea, a city of 33,000, was captured, other small ports were held, and Governor Aposkitis of Crete was a hostage.

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They marched into the stony streets of Canea, ancient seaport and capital of Crete.

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The Greek government now despatched an ironclad and a cruiser to Canea, which were followed a few days later by a torpedo flotilla commanded by 429 Prince George.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various

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