The patrol boats - ex torpedo (PT) - Higgins in the Coast Guard
Photo 1. The speedboat GC-32 of Prefecture sailing at full power. Image published on copy 1 of the journal "Cutter" of PNA (09/22/1964)
The Armada Argentina acquired in 1948 , ten (10) Higgins torpedo boats veteran of World War 2 . In the early 60's, only 4 remained active, with two them the P-80 (LT-1) and P-87 (LT-8) transferred to Argentina PNA (PNA .)
Profile of a torpedo boat PT Higgins original weapons-carrying in the 2nd World War when magazines in the U.S. Navy (Source: http://www.mundohistoria . net)
The PNA they are lightened by taking away some of weaponry are removed the torpedo tubes, 40mm Bofors mounts fore and aft, and rocket launchers positioned on the touchline, leaving only the two mounts double 12.7 mm machine guns on the sides of the bridge. The space gained back the bridge is occupied by a boat and a life raft.
Photo 2. The clean lines of such boats are clearly visible in this model of the GC 32 on display at the Historical Museum PNA (Author: M. Agostini - patrullerasargentinas.blogspot.com)
Photo 3. Another view of the previous model, note that the bridge and the structure has a very low profile (Author: M. Agostini - patrullerasargentinas.blogspot.com) gray The classic naval ships of the Armada Argentina is replaced by the distinctive pure white vessels in service in PNA . Only the cover remains gray. On both sides of the hull and bow are painted to the indicative assigned to these units: and GC-32 GC-33 .
TECHNICAL (Once in service in the PNA) Type: high-speed patrol boat. Source: New Orleans, USA. Shipyards : Higgins. Size: length of 23.94 m, width 6.1 m, 3.2 m pillar, average depth 1.3 m. Displacement: 38 tons . propulsion plant: 3 Packard gasoline engines of 4,500 HP with 3 propellers. Speed: 42 knots . Economic speed: 17 knots . Range: 1,000 miles at 20 knots. Fuel: 90 octane gasoline , 9 tons. Crew: 15 men. Armament: 4 12.7 mm caliber machine guns in dual mounts on either side of the bridge.
Photo 4. This image shows the gray cover GC-32 and bands available in the "pulpit" with double mounts 12.7 mm machine gun (Author: M. Agostini - patrullerasargentinas.blogspot.com)
UNITS PNA GC-32 - In service from 1961 to 1963 (Ex P-80 / LT-1 of the Navy 1948/1961) . Sold for scrap in Mar del Plata for dismantling in the late '60s. GC-33 - In service from 1961 to 1966 (Ex P-87 / LT-8 Navy 1948/1961). Crowned in 1966, was engined and rebuilt as a boat ride and is currently sailing in Mar del Plata tourist by the name of Leonardo da Vinci . Related Links
Argentina Offshore Patrol (MAP)-ex gunboats / torpedo-Fairmile D in the Coast Guard Argentina
In 1948 start the negotiations for the acquisition from Britain of three (3) torpedo boats (MTB-Motor Torpedo Boat) type Fairmile D , to be used by the General Maritime Prefecture (PGM *) . Received between 1948 and 1950 were enrolled as Offshore Patrol receiving indicative PAM 1, PAM 2 and PAM 3 .
The first role of PAM was, however, serve as training vessels for the novice staff Prefecture School, complementing another ship that fulfilled that mission, the Notice "Petrel" .
Designed by Bill Holt for the Royal Navy the Fairmilie D torpedo boats were the last batch of a long series of British gunboats and torpedo boats, built to cope with the threatening E-Boat / Schnellboot Germans. Although they were at least 10 knots slower than their predecessors, the fire power of its powerful arms and excellent seamanship skills made up for this deficit. Their hulls were built mahogany double layer and was characteristic of these units and design sharp silhouette of the band reduced to bow to facilitate the launching of torpedoes.
Profile a Fairmile D MTB of the Royal Navy their original weapons, consisting of guns, machine guns, torpedo launchers, rockets and depth charges. Most of it was removed to reach the PGM (Source: http://www.mundohistoria.net)
nicknamed "Dog Boats" modular design (9 kits was made up) of these boats made that could be configured well as torpedo (MTB) or gunboats (MGB) , facilitators as well as its assembly held in more than 30 factories. Were built around 229 units before the end of World War 2 , missing a 30 operations. Its action effectively deployed in the North Sea the Channel and Mediterranean Sea .
In PGM (now Coast Guard Argentina) by becoming a Offshore Patrol, they are relieved of the excessive armaments, regardless of the guns 57mm, the 40mm Bofors gun, the Vickers machine guns of 12.7 and 7.7 mm, and of course the 4 torpedo tubes and depth charges which were normal manning. The configuration was reduced to only two (2) 20mm Oerlikon guns in single (one forward and one aft)
The dangerous, and high consumption, naphthenes engines (with a tendency to catch fire) that Total 5000 Hp supplied were also replaced by diesel engines more reliable.
Photo 1. The PAM 1 returns from a training trip made in 1957 along the banks of the river Paraná culminating in Puerto Iguazú, Misiones . In this journey officiated flagship, commanded by Provincial Governor Mario Mendoza, a squad which also consisted of the PAM 3 , the patrol boat GC-101 "Gold" and PAV 1 (Source: Chronicle Education in Argentina PNA)
TECHNICAL (in the PGM) type gunboat / torpedo boat (MGB / MTB) Source: British Displacement: 105 tons Length: 35.15 m Beam: 6.26 m Height: 3.27 m Propulsion: diesel (unspecified) . Speed: 30 knots Range: 1200 miles at 18 knots. Crew: 20 to 30 men. Armament: two Oerlikon 20mm guns (one forward and one aft)
Photo 2 and 3. Model of the PAM 3 found in the Central Historical Museum the PNA . Note its sleek design and naval gray used then the units of PGM dependent Admiralty. (Author: Mariano Agostini - www.patrullerasargentinas.blogspot.com)
After his assignment to the School Prefecture, began to operate in the Prefecture the River Zone Pla ta for River traffic control, search and rescue. also coated in the Patrol Division on missions security guards of the river border with the Republic Oriental del Uruguay .
Units PGM PAM 1 - In service from 1948 to 1957 PAM 2 - In service from 1949 to 1957 PAM 3 (later reclassified CG-36) - In service from 1950 to 1969 . Scrapped.
Photo 4. Portraits of PAM 1 navigating a raging river that is exposed in the Central Historical Museum the PNA . (Author: M. Agostini - www.patrullerasargentinas.blogspot.com)
Although final unaccounted the first two units, on an expedition in August 2007, members of www.histarmar.com identified in a stream of the Paraná Delta an abandoned boat, which despite being reformed as "yacht" has some features they do assume that this is one of the Fairmile D of Prefecture (For more info click here )
Note: * PGM (General Maritime Prefecture): the current name of the PNA was 03/02/1922 to 04/12/1950 (depended on the time of the Admiralty).
Sources: http://www.prefecturanaval.edu.ar http://www.perfiles.elgrancapitan.org http://www.histarmar.com.ar http://www . kingstonmouldings.com http://www.mundohistoria.net Central Historical Museum of the PNA (Tigre)
Book: "Chronicle of Education in the Coast Guard Argentina" - Mayor General (RE ) Andrés René Rousseaux. Edition of the Education of the PNA. Buenos Aires. 2008.
Central Historical Museum of the Coast Guard patrol boats
On the Street 1264 Liniers of the locality of Tigre is located the Central Historical Museum Prefecture Naval Argentina (PNA) . Its nearly 400 m2 of surface are divided among 9 wards exhibiting coastguard and aircraft models, historic uniforms, small arms, nautical instruments, communications equipment, documents and lots of photos that testify to the importance of this force of history security.
Photo 1. View of garden and exterior of the Central Historical Museum the PNA Argentina.
Listed below is each of the rooms and a brief general reference material displayed.
1. Garden: In the front garden of the museum displays a service boat, a jet, a helicopter Hughes 360HS (PA-30) and wreckage from a stricken aircraft without identification.
2. Central Hall: barely enters the museum, a painting of the first Captain of Ports Dn. Martin James Thompson and a model of large Guard GC-12 "Spiro" Old school ship, welcome visitors.
3. Institutional History: This gallery exhibits primarily historical documentation on the origins of the PNA . An important one is also dedicated to honor industry members and media attended the institution during 1982 in Falklands War.
4. Iconography: In this small room through photographs shows the historical evolution of buildings and premises of the PNA , as well as of various terrestrial (cars and trucks) used throughout the years.
Photo 2. 1:110 scale diorama of Juan Bompland Detachment in 1937. Located along the coasts of Uruguay and Parana rivers these constructions of the PNA were typical of the 30's.
5. Services: This sector live various units of the PNA as Communications, Damage Control, Fire and Environmental Protection, and Rescue and Dive, through exposure to various elements such as: equipment radio, hoses, helmets and masks, and an old diving suit, and several photographs showing the development of these activities.
Photo 3. Sector Board Service exhibiting various radio and communications equipment.
Photo 4. Elements of Fire and Environmental Protection also shown in this room.
6. Weapons: In this room there are various firearms used by personal portable the PNA over its history: revolvers, pistols, rifles, rifles and machine guns and their ammunition. The exhibition also includes two Lee-Enfield rifles and a Bren gun captured the British Royal Marines landing after Malvinas of April 2, 1982 .
Photo 5. Sala de Armas where struck by the large number of guns on display.
Photo 6. Another sector of Arms Hall . In the cabinet on the wall left two Lee-Enfield rifles captured British in Malvinas . On the floor between the Browning machine gun of 7.62 mm with tripod and a heavy automatic rifle resting on a bipod FAP appears located the Bren gun English also captured on the islands.
7. Police: Here are exhibited different elements to perform tasks such as a suitcase expert instrumental in obtaining traces and images that portray a ballistics test. There are also several photographs recording various proceedings against drugs with major drug seizures.
8. Navigation and ports: great diversity of elements that make boating activity in this room live as Sprocket wheels, propellers, wind down, portholes, flares, rudder, sextant, compass. Also different graphics and murals that illustrate the visitor about the names of the ships and various marine knots, and photos of different ports and their evolution over time, where the PNA has a permanent presence.
9. Uniforms: S and Mannequins displayed in glass cases and the evolution of the uniform of the institution from its beginnings until today. Also swords, epaulets varying degrees, coats hats, clothing and various accessories. Notable for the unprecedented cork helmet covered in green cloth formerly used in subtropical areas.
Photo 7. Partial view of the Board of Rules . The center is occupied by a uniform historic Port Barge crew member and more current beige color for male and female staff.
10. Navigation: probably most interesting room of the museum . It will display models of naval and air yesterday and today, complete with photos and artwork that portray. The ship models has great detail, excellent finish and faithfully represent the means employed by the PNA .
Photo 8. In the Navigation Room be worn by the models, like the one on top of the patrol boat GC-64 "Mar del Plata" .
Other information of importance: Views: Wednesday to Sunday from 10 to 12 and 14 to 18 hours. Entry: free. Phone: (011) 4749-6161 E-mail : museohistoricopna@live.com.ar Web: http://www.prefecturanaval.gov.ar/museo/index.html
The website of Museum is very well done, contains pictures and very interesting data, although the provision of photographed elements has changed from what is shown today.
recommend visit to the museum, you can go all the way in a calm and see everything in detail, and there are very diverse and interesting material. The day I attended I staff charge was not ideal, which corroborated with just a couple of questions asked, the only downside I found him to visit. Otherwise it is very well organized and very illustrative. I got plenty of photographic material that I will incorporate over future entries.
Argentina ZURUBÍ ARA (P-55) of the ARA and GOLD (CG-101) of the PNA
Dedicated input Mr. Antonio Omar Cuello, crew of the boat "ARA Zurubí" outstanding in Ushuaia for the years 1962-1963 to contact me by mail asking for his beloved ship.
These two (2) patrol boats were built in the workshops the former Naval Base Rio Santiago, precursors Naval Shipyard Fabrications State (AFNE) , between 1938 and 1939, one to serve in the Navy Argentina and another to do so in the current Argentina PNA.
ZURUBÍ ARA (P-55)
With a particular license language, the patrol boat received by the Armada Argentina in 1939 was named "ARA Zurubí" (the right thing would have been Surubí) receives the index P-55 . Since its incorporation until the beginning of 1944 met in pilotage duties River Plate.
Photo 1. Old image of the patrol boat "ARA Zurubí" (Source: www.nuestromar.org)
Given the demands of the successive Government of Tierra del Fuego , requesting the assignment of a patrol boat to provide services and support to the community of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina the Navy provides transportation to the South.
The May 26, 1944 sails from Buenos Aires commanded by Lieutenant Commander Lieutenant Manuel Ernesto Campos to its historic destiny, Ushuaia, where up June 16, 1944 , then navigate 1500 nautical miles, with support provided by the tug OLCO ARA.
From that date until the end of 1985 , or over 41 years the "Zurubí" rendered great services to the community of Tierra del Fuego by carrying out various tasks such as marking campaigns, hydrographic survey, evacuations and health care, free navigation, protocol and scientific support staff.
In 1985 the Armada Argentina decide radiating from active duty on the grounds that he had already served its life cycle.
The insistent request of residents Tierra del Fuego, who considered the launch of the living history of Ushuaia by the return of the "Zurubí" , led the Provincial Government and the Navy agreed to perform Argentina repairs to return to activity, achieving a wonderful result.
Photo 2. Shining image of the restored patrol "ARA Zurubí" sailing southern Argentine waters (Source: www.gacetamarinera.com.ar)
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so the October 12, 1993 , coinciding with the 109th anniversary of the founding of Ushuaia, the "Zurubí" returns to active duty in the Navy being declared "Interest Municipal and Provincial Historic " by Decree No. 2359 the Provincial Executive, and Decree No. 980/93 of the Municipal Executive.
Photo 3. Detail of the cockpit of the "P-55" painted in immaculate white (Source: www.nuestromar.org)
To date, the "P-55" now has 72 years of life, of which 67 fulfilled them serving on the Beagle Channel and Ushuaia port . It operates under the command of the Southern Naval Area and meets protocol such special sailings and institutional relationships.
acquired renewed prominence in the year 2009 by becoming the first ship of the Armada Argentina in having a female commander, the then Vanessa Erica midshipman Bibb 23. In late 2010 , he handed over power to another woman, in this case the midshipman Cintia Picó.
Photo 4. Interior of the bridge of the "Zurubí" where you can see the detail of the restoration, with endings and bronzes in impeccable condition. On the right the midshipman Cintia Picó, the current Commander (Source: www.momentostdf.com.ar)
DORADO (GC-101)
Twin the "Zurubí" the patrol boat designed to PNA was given the name of another fish: Dorado and was indicative GC-101. It was originally designed to transfer practical and personnel serving in the hulks anchored in the Rio de la Plata the Intersection (opposite the city of La Plata) and "landfall" in the mouth River said.
For their seaworthiness and navigation instruments was for many years destined to be the first command of officers of the PNA oriented navigation.
Photo 5. The GC-101 patrol boat Dorado the Prefecture browsing the Paraná (Source: www.lamilitary.org)
In 1950 is affected by Patrol Service where he served outstanding performance. In 1968, he made a survey of the Rio de la Plata , and in 1969 on patrol in waters Martin Garcia Island, in the border dispute with Uruguay. That same year he participated in the rescue of passengers of the ship "Ciudad de Corrientes" who had suffered a fire. In 1970 also saves the crew of the yacht "Semillita" and a year later involved the rescue of the victims of an air taxi fell into waters of the Rio de la Plata .
In 1982 assigned new destination, operating in the cities of Paraná and Santa Fe , where it continues to provide valuable services to this day.
Photo 6 . Model of the patrol boat Dorado which is exhibited in the Central Historical Museum the PNA is in the town of Tigre (Author: Mariano Agostini - http://www.patrullerasargentinas.blogspot . com / )
TECHNICAL Construction: Naval Rio Santiago workshops. Year: 1938 / 1939 Displacement: 33 tons (43 tons at full load) Length : 21.2 m Beam: 4.3 m Draft: 1.5 m Propulsion: 2 diesel engines Deutz (ARA) or Gray Marine (PNA). Speed: 10 / 12 knots . Range: 1500 miles . Crew: 1 officer and 3 crew (ARA), 1 officer and 7 crew (PNA). Radar: Furuno (navigation) Armament: not have .
Sources: www.histarmar.com.ar www.nuestromar.org www.gacetamarinera.com.ar www.momentostdf.com . ar www.lamilitary.org www.prefecturanaval.edu.ar www.ara.mil.ar
notice Memories ARA Comandante Irigoyen (A-1) at the Museum of Submarine Force
Notice "O Commander Irigoyen (A-1) , service radiated by the Armada Argentina the September 25, 2009 , has a small space, where he paid tribute in the Museum Submarine Force of Mar del Plata .
Photo 1. Detail photo of the former Commander ARA Irigoyen (A-1) on display at the Museum (Museum of Submarine Force of Mar del Plata - Author: M. Agostini)
The ship was converted floating museum in the month of May last year following an agreement signed between the Navy Argentina and Municipality of San Pedro , the district in which is currently tied to fulfill this function and cultural history.
Under an old photo mural of the ship sailing with the registration "IPSM Costa Atlantica" (acronym for International Society Plastic modellers), a box relates the characteristics of the ship and its history in the Navy. Literally transcribed the text below.
Photo 2. Dedicated to the notice Sector Commander ARA Irigoyen (A-1) (Museum of Submarine Force de Mar del Plata - Author: M. Agostini)
ARA "Comandante General Irigoyen" Type of ship: Tug , then "message" Other names: ex USS Cahuilla "- ATF 152 Place Built: Shipyard" Charleston SB & DD.Co "in 1942. Ship Data. Length: 65m Height: 3.1m Beam: 12.2 m half Draft: 5m Displacement: 1675 tons
Twin "Comandante General Zapiola" characteristic "R-40" and after 1963, "A-1."
The July 9, 1961 , San Diego, California, is making the change of flag the ship. Enlisted in large part by its crew, and put in a moderate sea, set sail from San Diego, California, in convoy with the "Comandante General Zapiola" Oct. 18, bringing the two to tow the floating dock "Y-1" . , Buenos Aires December 17, 1961 after have passed the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean.
received the Hall of War hands of Lady Amalia Saavedra Irigoyen Clement, representing the direct descendants of the Navy Commander Dan. Matías de Irigoyen.
In 1962 is classified as "Ocean Tug" and in 1965 it is classified as "Notice" and assign the characteristic "A-1."
In 1966, his command is exercised by Lieutenant Commander D. Carlos L. Irigoyen. Given here a unique case in the Navy: Ship and Command with the same surname.
Action in the Beagle
given the situation in 1967 resulting from the disregard of the sovereignty of Argentina in the Beagle , by units the Chilean Navy, set sail Nov. 28 from Ushuaia and operate in its waters, reaffirming the indisputable rights of our nation, coming to use their weapons in this operation.
In the summer of 1989 participated in the rescue of Polar Transport Ship ARA "Bahía Paraíso" in Antarctica Argentina .
is the first Navy ship of that name, in memory of the Commanding General of Marine, D. Matías Irigoyen y de la Quintana, a distinguished marine veteran of Trafalgar, which was independent at the time Commander of Navy, reaching the highest military rank.
Photo 3. Pavilion chest with the announcement War Commander ARA Irigoyen. As the board at the bottom reads "The latter was donated by the descendants of Major General IRIGOYEN, assuming his representation Mr. Admiral Gaston C. Clement, November 26, 1962. (Museum of Submarine Force de Mar del Plata - Author: M. Agostini)
Editor's Note: omitted in the previous review any mention of their naval operations during the Falklands War in 1982 where tasks mainly involved in SAR (Search And Rescue) in the Teatro Operations of the South Atlantic (TOAS) . For these actions, not officially recognized by the Navy Argentina, the crew then searches receive recognition as "war veterans" .
Photo 4. The Raytheon radar belonging ARA the notice Irigoyen Commander is the other element of the ship on display in the Plaza de Armas the Museum of Submarine Force de Mar del Plata (Author: 3-A-202 climbed to www.zonamilitar. com)
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Command origins of the Submarine Force (COFS) go back to September 3, 1933 , when arriving in the city of Mar del Plata , the first submersible Class Cavallini ( dubbed "Tarantino" by members of the Navy by source: Tarant o), to form the Submarine Division of the Navy . Seated
since the Mar del Plata Naval Base (BNMP) in COFS take three (3) conventional attack submarines: the ARA Salta (S-31) IKL-Class 209 -, the ARA Santa Cruz (S-41) ARA and San Juan (S-42) recent Class TR-1700 - (For details of these units see IKL Class 209 and see Class TR 1700 )
Coat of Arms Embroidery Command Submarine Force (COFS) .
The coat of arms of submarine force consists of a rectangular with rounded edges at the bottom surmounted by a central peak. Against a background with the national colors , blue and white (diagonal band), is located a profile swordfish, representative submarine weapon. The crossed anchors represent the status of Command lining the drive. At the top stands the traditional naval crown the Navy .
Trabacorbata with logo Argentine divers.
The distinctive insignia of the Argentine divers born in 1933 with the arrival of the submersible "Tarantino" , which calls for the creation of a distinctive for the new specialty of Navy Argentina (Amen to that, from 1917, several Navy officials had conducted training courses outside the specialty.) The current flagship , gold (with slight variations with respect to its predecessors), is basically a synthesis of profile of a "Tarantino" (hull, sail with two masts and bow gun) with the shield country located on the center (the old versions had in place the national emblem, an oval with the national colors, for officers, or an oval with naval anchor-NCO-)
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this also depends on the Command Tactical Divers Group (ABT) , elite force of Navy created Argentina in 1952. The ABT has the skills to meet a wide range of missions such as punches and ports in coastal areas, demarcation of landing sites for the Marine Corps, beach and land recognition adjacent hydrographic surveys and geographical placement of underwater explosives in port facilities and / or vessels, among the most important. Had an outstanding performance on 1 and April 2, 1982 during "Operation Rosario" for the recovery of the Malvinas Islands deployed from the destroyer ARA Trinity and from the submarine ARA Santa Fe .
Embroidered national Tactical Divers Group (ABT) in two versions: the original color, and low visibility.
The coat of arms of the ABT consists two hippocampi seahorses or located back to back on a trident of Neptune , surmounted by a naval anchor . After the anchor also overlook some open wings, symbolizing the ability for parachuting and helicopter transport this special body. The pair of seahorses symbolizes trust, confidence and teamwork required for this activity. All this is housed in a circular shield blue field with , which refers to the deep sea , bordered by a golden aura crowned on top by a naval crown .
Logos (from left to right): low visibility Naval Diver, Diver gold and silver Tactical, Tactical Diver also .
Naval Diver's logo consists of two seahorses that converge toward the center, where there is a diving, historic symbol par excellence of divers worldwide. Note that the insignia of the Tactical Divers has slight differences from the coat of arms: the hippocampus look toward the center, where a parachute form a triad with Neptune's trident and naval anchor. Videos
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Fifth generation of submarines - Class TR 1700-1984 Schweizer 300C Helicopter
profile of a submarine type TR 1700 where you can appreciate their excellent design hydrodynamic (Art: Adrian Duenas / Source: www.histarmar.com) Cross section a TR 1700 which identifies the most important sections as part of its propulsion system (Art: Adrian Duenas / Source: www.histarmar.com)
The acquisition of fifth-generation submarines represented a quantum leap important for Armada Argentina and was part of a project which gave a superlative importance to the Submarine Force within the framework of naval weapon. The original plan conceived to complement the recently acquired IKL Type 209 submarines with 6 (six) modern oceanic units of the TR 1700 Nordseewerke Thyssen, whose hull design specifications were made anticipating potential future changes in their propulsion, from diesel-electric nuclear.
Photo 1. The ARA San Juan (S-42) moored at the Base Naval Mar del Plata (BNMP) in March 2007 (Author: Martin Otero / Source: www.fuerzanaval.com)
Of the six submarines original project, two would be built in Germany and the remaining four in Argentina in Astillero Domecq Garcia. Political changes, the cyclical economic crises, and the apathy and lack of strategic vision by successive governments, made the original project remain unfinished.
Photo 2. The ARA Santa Cruz reveals its clean lines in this view from the stern (Author: Carlos A Damiel - Facebook "crew of the submarine ARA Santa Cruz ...")
were built only two (2) submarine from Germany , dubbed ARA Santa Cruz (S-41) ARA and San Juan (S-42) , was left unfinished in the projected Argentine shipyards ARA Santa Fe (S-43) and ARA Santiago del Estero (S-44) that were completed in 52 and 30% respectively. Closure and sale of the shipyard in 1996 (Carlos S. Menem administration) the latter were cannibalized for spare parts serve to both TR 1700 on active duty, as well as different equipment for them come from Germany.
Photo 3. ARA beautiful shot of Santa Cruz (S-41) sailing towards the port of Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego (Added by AIMARA in forum www.zonamilitar.com.ar)
oceanic submarine designed as attack the TR 1700, equipped with diesel-electric propulsion and snorkel, it is especially suitable for raids against both surface ships and submarines against, and also for mining operations. His helmet, special hydrodynamic design, features a low profile and free of bumps, which allows optimal displacement under the sea surface, while it becomes quieter and less detectable by sonar.
Photo 4. The masts of the Argentine TR 1700 show a curious camouflage, in this case it is ARA Santa Cru z (Author: Carlos A Damiel)
The maximum operating depth of immersion of over 300 meters thanks the HY-80 steel that makes up his helmet , coupled with a submerged speed of 25 knots and a range of 9500 miles , turn it into a conventional attack submarine class. The armament consists of 22 torpedoes SST-4 fiber-optic guided reviewed.
Photo 5. compartment of a submarine torpedo type TR 1700 (Author: Carlos A. Damiel)
addition, the flexibility of its modular design allows you to configure components and equipment from various sources, facilitating the upgrading work required ships of this type regularly. The interior space, is designed to optimize the useful areas, allowing interior comfort than their predecessors, but also limited.
Photo 6. The ARA Santa Cruz (S-42) in March 2007 against Arsenal Naval Mar del Plata ((Author: Martin Otero / Source: www.fuerzanaval.com)
While ARA Santa Cruz ( S-41) received a review and modernization of half-life between 1999 and 2001 to be held in the Naval Arsenal Rio de Janeiro (ANRJ) of Brazil , the ARA San Juan (S-42) joined in mid-2007 for a review and update similar to Almirante Storni Shipyard.
****************************** **************** SHEET *********** Both submarines have their base of operations in the Base Naval Mar del Plata (BNMP) and together with the ARA Salta (S-31) make up Current Submarine Force Armada Argentina.
Photo 7. Small "pair of wolves" , the ARA Santa Cruz (S-41) type TR 170 0 surf surface company of ARA Salta (S-31) IKL 209 Class submarine . (Author: Joseph B. Albornoz)
During 2010, government sources, there was the story that one of the unfinished TR 1700 could reach completion to fulfill an old dream of the Armada Argentina the have a nuclear powered submarine, meeting the other hand the original project estimate. The modular nuclear reactor CAREM (short for Modular Elements of Central Argentina), in advanced stages of development the INCAV / CNEA, would be installed in the incomplete ARA Santa Fe (S-43) , even though it is more wishful thinking which resulted from an announcement by the then defense minister, Nilda Garre, a reality that concrete.
"Warriors" of "El Garage TV" showing inside the ARA San Juan (S-42) . (Uploaded to www.youtube.com by ARA-202)
