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Sinking Of The ARA General Belgrano
The Argentine Navy, Argentine cruiser was sunk on May 2, 1982, by the British nuclear submarine during the Falklands War. The sinking of the ''General Belgrano'' led to the death of 323 Argentine sailors, almost half of all Argentine casualties during the conflict, and sparked controversy, as the attack occurred outside the exclusion zone established by the Government of the United Kingdom, British government around the islands. In the UK, some commentators have suggested that the action may have been motivated by political considerations, such as undermining peace talks or bolstering Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's popularity among the British public. In Argentina, some critics have characterized the sinking of the cruiser as a contentious act, with some even suggesting it could constitute a war crime, though this interpretation is debated and has not been legally substantiated. Some analyses argue that, from a military perspective, the sinking contributed to British naval ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands (; es, Islas Malvinas, link=no ) is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf. The principal islands are about east of South America's southern Patagonian coast and about from Cape Dubouzet at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, at a latitude of about 52°S. The archipelago, with an area of , comprises East Falkland, West Falkland, and 776 smaller islands. As a British overseas territory, the Falklands have internal self-governance __NOTOC__ Self-governance, self-government, or self-rule is the ability of a person or group to exercise all necessary functions of regulation without intervention from an external authority. It may refer to personal conduct or to any form of ..., but the United Kingdom takes responsibility for their defence and foreign affairs. The capital and largest settlement is Stanley, Falkland Islands, Stanley on East Falkland. Controversy exists over the Falklands' discovery and sub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leith Harbour
Leith Harbour (), also known as Port Leith, was a whaling station on the northeast coast of South Georgia, established and operated by Christian Salvesen Ltd, Edinburgh. The station was in operation from 1909 until 1965. It was the largest of seven whaling stations, situated near the mouth of Stromness Bay. One man prominently involved in setting up Leith Harbour was William Storm Harrison. It is named after Leith, the harbour area of Edinburgh, Christian Salvesen's home town. History South Georgia was once the world's largest whaling centre, with shore stations at Grytviken (operating 1904–64), Leith Harbour (1909–65), Ocean Harbour (1909–20), Husvik (1910–60), Stromness (1913–61) and Prince Olav Harbour (1917–31). The Japanese companies Kokusai Gyogyo, Kabushike Kaisha and Nippon Suisan Kaisha sub-leased Leith Harbour in 1963–65, the last seasons of South Georgia whaling. In 1912 Leith Harbour was the site of the second introduction of reindeer to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARA Veinticinco De Mayo
ARA ''Veinticinco de Mayo'' or ''Veinticinco de Mayo'' may refer to one the following vessels of the Argentine Navy: * , a brigantine launched in 1810, which served during the Independence War in the first Argentine naval squadron, and in the Civil War that followed * , a schooner which served as a corsair during the Independence War * , a frigate which served during the Cisplatine War * , a frigate lost in a shipwreck in 1828 * , a frigate in service from 1841 to 1860 * , a steam-powered ship which was captured by Paraguay in 1865 causing the Argentine intervention in the Paraguayan War * , a cruiser in service from 1891 to 1916 * , a cruiser in service from 1931 to 1960 * , an aircraft carrier in service from 1969 to 1997 The English translation of the name is ''Twenty-fifth of May'', which is the date of Argentina's May Revolution The May Revolution ( es, Revolución de Mayo) was a week-long series of events that took place from May 18 to 25, 1810, in Buenos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belgrano Ushuaia
Belgrano may refer to: People * Joaquín Belgrano (1773–1848), an Argentine patriot * José Denis Belgrano (1844–1917), Spanish painter * Joseph Belgrano (1762–1823), Argentine military officer and politician, brother of Manuel * Manuel Belgrano (1770–1820), General Belgrano, Argentine politician and military leader * Mario Belgrano (1884–1947), Argentine historian Places Argentina * Belgrano, Buenos Aires, a neighbourhood of Buenos Aires * Barrio Belgrano, Rosario, a neighbourhood of Rosario, Santa Fe Province * Belgrano (Buenos Aires Underground), a station on the Buenos Aires Underground * Belgrano River Departments * Belgrano Department, San Luis * Belgrano Department, Santa Fe * Belgrano Department, Santiago del Estero * Doctor Manuel Belgrano Department, Jujuy Province Elsewhere * Belgrano I Base, an Argentine base in Antarctica **Belgrano II Base **Belgrano III Base * Belgrano, Wales, a United Kingdom location Ships * , a French sail and steam liner * , an Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Borie (DD-704)
USS ''Borie'' (DD-704), an , was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Adolph E. Borie, Secretary of the Navy under President Ulysses S. Grant. Construction ''Borie'' (DD-704) was launched on 4 July 1944 by Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Kearny, New Jersey sponsored by Mrs Albert Nalle (née Patty Neill Borie, great-grandniece of Adolph E. Borie); and commissioned on 21 September 1944. Service history World War II ''Borie'' joined the Pacific Fleet, arriving at Pearl Harbor 4 January 1945. She took part in the Battle of Iwo Jima, both the bombardment (24 January) and invasion (19–23 February). After joining Task Force 58, she participated in the Tokyo raids (16–17 and 25 February), Okinawa raid (1 March), and the raids in support of the occupation of Okinawa (17 March–14 May). From 9 July to 9 August, she served with Task Force 38 in its raids on the Japanese home islands. On 9 August, four ''kamikaze''s attempted to crash into ''Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Collett
USS ''Collett'' (DD-730) was a World War II-era in the service of the United States Navy. Namesake John Austin Collett was born on 31 March 1908 in Omaha, Nebraska. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1929. He was killed in action during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands on 26 October 1942, while commanding Torpedo Squadron 10 on the . Construction and commissioning ''Collett'' was launched 5 March 1944 by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine; sponsored by Mrs. C. C. Baughman as proxy for Mrs. J. D. Collett; and commissioned at the Boston Navy Yard on 16 May 1944, with Commander James D. Collett, the brother of LCdr Collett, in command. U.S. service history World War II Assigned to the Pacific Fleet, ''Collett'' reached Pearl Harbor 16 October 1944 and Ulithi 3 November. From this base, she screened the Fast Carrier Task Force (variously designated TF 38 and TF 58) for the remainder of the war. She first saw action in the air raids o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burdwood Bank
The Burdwood Bank, called Namuncurá in Argentina and other countries, is an undersea bank with a prominence of approximately 200 metres (110 fathoms), part of the Scotia Arc projecting some from Cape Horn in the South Atlantic Ocean and located some south of the Falkland Islands. Argentina claims economic rights over the whole of the bank, while the United Kingdom has designated about half of the bank as part of the Falklands Outer Economic Zone. The Burdwood Bank is one of the four morphological features defined by the 200 metre (110 fathom) isobath off the coast of the Argentine — the other three being the Patagonian Shelf (Argentine Coastal Shelf), Isla de los Estados and the Falkland Islands. It forms a barrier to the northward flow of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current. The bank itself (as defined by the 200 metre; 110 fathom isobath) is some from east to west and some from north to south. The channel to the west of the bank is about wide and deep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ushuaia Naval Base
The Ushuaia Naval Base or Admiral Berisso Integrated Naval Base is the southernmost port of the Argentine Navy, situated in Ushuaia on the shores of the Beagle Channel. It is also the main Argentine port and logistics center for access to Antarctica. It is named after Emilio Rodolfo Berisso, a naval officer assassinated in 1972 by the Revolutionary Armed Forces. The base was founded on December 13, 1950, by then-President Juan Perón in order to establish a base of operations for support ships operating in the southern sector. The deep draught of the port allows the operation of large ships. The base is used by Argentine Navy ships participating in each year's Antarctic Campaign for maintenance and resupply. Also included in its scope is the Ushuaia Naval Air Station (former airport), from where aircraft and helicopters of the Naval Aviation Command operate when they exercise in the Southern Atlantic. The geographical area of its jurisdiction includes the province of Santa Cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isla De Los Estados
Isla de los Estados (English: Staten Island, from the Dutch ''Stateneiland'') is an Argentine island that lies off the eastern extremity of Tierra del Fuego, from which it is separated by the Le Maire Strait. It was named after the Netherlands States-General, the Dutch parliament. The island is part of the Argentinian province of Tierra del Fuego, and of the department and city of Ushuaia. It has been declared an "Ecological, Historic, and Tourist Provincial Reserve" ("''Reserva provincial ecológica, histórica y turística''"), with access limited to tours from Ushuaia. The only settlement is the Puerto Parry Naval Station, located in a deep and narrow fjord on the northern coast of the island. The naval station, established in 1978, is manned by a team of four marines on a 45-day rotation. They monitor environmental conservation and ship movements, and provide emergency assistance. History Prior to European arrival, the island was visited by the Yamana people, who inhabi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argentine Naval Aviation
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Helicopter
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by horizontally spinning rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forward, backward and laterally. These attributes allow helicopters to be used in congested or isolated areas where fixed-wing aircraft and many forms of STOL (Short TakeOff and Landing) or STOVL (Short TakeOff and Vertical Landing) aircraft cannot perform without a runway. In 1942, the Sikorsky R-4 became the first helicopter to reach full-scale production.Munson 1968.Hirschberg, Michael J. and David K. Dailey"Sikorsky". ''US and Russian Helicopter Development in the 20th Century'', American Helicopter Society, International. 7 July 2000. Although most earlier designs used more than one main rotor, the configuration of a single main rotor accompanied by a vertical anti-torque tail rotor (i.e. unicopter, not to be confused with the single-blade monocopter) has become the most ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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