Lebanese navy
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The Lebanese Navy is a wing of the armed forces of the Middle-Eastern nation of Lebanon. It was formed in 1950 and based in Lebanon’s first naval base, Beirut. In 1972, a new naval base was at established at Jounieh, and the year after a military academy was founded. However, the base was completely destroyed in 1990 by militants during the Lebanese Civil War. By 1991, control was re-established, and the base rebuilt. The navy went on to establish three new coastal stations at Tripoli, Saida, and Sour, in order to increase their effectiveness and spread out their forces.
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- 1950 - The Lebanese Navy was founded and stationed in the naval base of Beirut.
- 1954 - In the presence of president Kamil Chamooun, the Lebanese flag was hoisted on a military ship for the first time.
- 1972 - Establishment of a naval base in Jounieh.
- 1973 - Establishment of the naval academy in Jounieh.
- 1976 - When president Elias Sarkis was elected, naval company was put in charge as a presidential guard, as no other units were available.
- 1982 - According to new laws, the name was changed from Naval Defence Forces to Naval Forces.
- 1990 - Civil War. Naval base at Jounieh completely destroyed. The fleet was able to sail safely and leave the port, albeit only a few minutes before the battle.
- 1991 - Reestablishment of naval base at Beirut, and control over Jounieh naval base restored.
- 1992 - Establishment of coastal stations in the port of Tripoli, Saida and Sour.
- 1997 - Establishment of new coastal radar stations.
- 1998 - Naval officer Admiral Emil Lahoud elected president of Lebanon.
