THE ARGENTINE NAVY IN THE ANTARTICA (1879 - 1939)

Time of Discovery, Science and Economical Interest from the Nations.

Campaign

Ship

Commanding Officer

Millas

Days

Outstanding Facts

1877

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Act of June 13, 1877 on Research and Plans for Lighthouses and Beacons and the  Reconnsaince  of Eastern Patagonian Coasts of the Tierra del Fuego and Southern.

1878

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

Monitor ARA "Los Andes"

Irons Crew Gun Boat  ARA "Constitución"

Navy Commodore

Sq. Luis Py

 

 

Hydrographic and Beacons Campaign to the Patagonian Coasts from Mar del Plata to the South of the Santa Cruz river and the Tierra del Fuego Coasts- Incidentsinvolvingthe Republic of Chile Navy

CEX 81-82

Corvette ARA "Cabo de Hornos"

Cutter ARA "Patagones"

Schooner “San José"

 

Naval Lieutenant Colonel

Sq. Luis Piedrabuena

Naval Captain  

Sq. Edelmiro Correa

Lieutenant

Sq. Giacomo Bove (Italia)

 

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Support of Argentina to the Antarctic Expedition Italian Lieutenant. Giacomo Bove. Sinking of the "San Jose" in Tierra del Fuego. Pact of Friendship with Chile 1881 - Creation of the South Pole Expedition Commission. President Col. Lucio Mansilla V withDrs Estanislao Cevallos - Carlos Espegazzini - CayetaoPezzi - M. Rinaldi and Ernesto Pellegrini

1892

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The Argentine Navy submitted to the Government the First National Plan of Expedition to Antarctica, geared to the Lands of Graham.

CEX 1894

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

 

 

 

Set sail for the campaign and a heavy storm fully dismast it -

1895

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Sixth International Geographical Congress in London - 1st pose study of Antarctica

1896

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The Argentine Geographic Institute prepares a Plan of Allocation of Georgia and South Shetland and De los Estados Islands, for studies of fauna, flora and geography and build a Relief and Rescue station to mariners.

1898

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Argentine Support to the Adrian de Gerlache Antarctic Expedition - In appreciation designates the 1st Argentine Toponym in Antarctica - "Canal del Plata" in Guillermina Bay.

1899

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Seventh International Geographical Congress of Berlin Hug of the Strait with Chile 1899.

1900

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First International Antarctic Expedition-Germany - Argentine - England - Sweden. The Argentine joins and participates installing a Magnetic Observatory on the Año Nuevo Island. The Argentine Navy Plans a new journey of Antarctic exploration.

1901

Corvette ARA "Azopardo"

Lieutenant

Sq. Horacio  Balvé

   

Construction Observatory Año Nuevo  Island- First Argentine Antarctic Plan -Modification of the Corvette ARA Uruguay to operate in ice. December 1901 the arrival in Bs As of the "Antartic" with Cap. LarsenStart of theSwedishExpedition Dr. Nordenskjold

1902

Corvette ARA "Azopardo"

Lieutenant

Sq. Horacio  Balvé

   

February 1902 Inauguration of Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory Island- Nuevo Año  Chief Lieutenant SqHoracioBallvé

CEX 03-04

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

Lieutenant

Sq. Julian Irizar

5639

58

Search for Dr. Nordenskjold Expedition and Captain Larsen - Dr. Bruce founds the Magnetic Observatory in Orcadas Islands.

CEX 05-06

 Steam Yatch ARA "El Austral"

Lieutenant

Sq. Lorenzo Saborido

7894

97

Foundation of the Argentine Weather Station Wandel Island - Dr. Charcot-sells Sailboat "Francaise" the Argentinean  Navy. Eighth Geography International Congress of Belgium per Argentina Drs Wilde and Otto Nordenskjold and Argentino Lieutenant J.g. Sq. Otto Maveroff. Establishment of the International Polar Commission

CEX 06-07

SteamYatch  ARA "El Austral"

 

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

Lieutenant

Sq. Arturo Celery

 

Lieutenant

Sq. Ricardo Hermelo

149

 

5792

12

 

64

Sinking of the "Austral" in a storm in the outer mouth of the Rio de la Plata-Rescued the crew the Vapor "Amazon" and ARA "Gaviota" Uruguay ". Operate the three Magnetic and Meteorological observatories Orcadas, South Georgia and New Year Islands Serious damage to the rudder and propeller "Uruguay" In Front of Orcadas

CLO  07-08

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

Lieutenant

Sq. Jorge Yalour

5985

78

first British patent letter annexing Antarctica and Patagonia Argentina and Chile between Long 20 ° and 80 ° w and south of latitude 50 ° S to the pole.

CLO 08-09

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

Lieutenant

Sq. Carlos Somoza

4572

49

Roundtrip Buenos Aires Ushuaia - Año Nuevo - Orcadas - Geogias - Bs As Supplying the three observatories.

CLO 09-10

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

Lieutenant

Sq.Cesar Maranga

4989

67

Roundtrip Buenos Aires-Ushuaia Malvinas Georgia OrcadasBs As, At Grytviken has lunch aboard Captain Larsen with his family.

CLO 10-11

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

Lieutenant

Sq. Guillermo Llosa

4598

57

Roundtrip Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Ushuaia Geogias Orcadas.

CLO 11-12

Cutter "Deutchland"

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Hired to replenish Orcadas - Georgia and New Year. The Deutchland belonged to the German Expedition of Dr Filchner.

CLO 12-13

Cutter "Deutchland"

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Hired to reabstecerOrcadas, South Georgia and Año Nuevo Islands

CLO 13-14

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

Lieutenant

Sq. Guillermo Llosa

4399

51

Roundtrip Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Ushuaia Geogias Orcadas.

CEX 14-15

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

Lieutenant

Sq. Ignacio Espíndola

5243

78

Roundtrip Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Ushuaia Geogias Orcadas. Dreadnought ARA Meeting with Garibaldi. Serious damage to the rudder-ARA Uruguay                                           incident with English Officer embarked on Norwegian fishing vessel "Palmers". Geological Campaign of the Argentine Museum of Natural Sciences Bernardino Rivadavia - Photographic Campaign Coronación and Lauie Islands

CLO 15-16

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

Lieutenant

Sq. Ignacio Espíndola

5129

67

Roundtrip Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Ushuaia Georgias Orcadas.

CLO 16-17

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

Lieutenant

Sq.Elezar Videla

4982

56

Roundtrip Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Ushuaia Georgias Orcadas.New English Patent Charter creates dependence Malvinas.

CLO 17-18

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

Lieutenant

Sq.Elezar Videla

4721

47

Roundtrip Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Ushuaia Geogias Orcadas. Serious damage to rudder-and fire in coal bin fore.

CEX 18-19

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

Lieutenant

Sq. Jorge Games

4134

42

Roundtrip Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Malvinas OrcadasGeogias- reconnaissance Washington Channel - Discovery and reconnaissance of the Island "Corvette"

CLO 19-20

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

Lieutenant

Sq.Daniel Capanegra Davel

3998

29

Roundtrip Bs As Malvinas OrcadasGeogiasBs As

CLO 20-21

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

Lieutenant

Sq. Domingo Casamayor

3771

28

Roundtrip Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Malvinas Orcadas Georgias

CLO  21-22

Corvette ARA "Uruguay"

Lieutenant

Sq. Francisco Lajous

3869

31

Roundtrip Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Malvinas Orcadas Georgias

CEX  22-23

Transport ARA Guardia Nacional

Whaler CAP "Rosita"

Commander

Sq. Ricardo Vago

5349

61

"ARA "Guardia Nacional" round trip Geogias Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Ushuaia New Year Survey PajaroIslands and Bienvenido.Measurement of theBrazil and Antarctica.currents   

 

"Rosita" Georgia, Orcadas,Georgias  .

CEX 23 24

TransportARA

Guardia Nacional

WhalerCAP "Rosita"

 

Commander

Sq. Gerónimo   Costa Palma

4897

67

"Guardia Nacional" round trip Buenos Aires Ushuaia Año Nuevo GeogiasComodoroRivadaviaBs As Oceanographic and Hydrographic Campaign South Atlantic Survey in Cumberland-Bay hydrographic Burwood Bank - Collision with tabular iceberg "Rosita" GeorgiasOrcadasGeorgias  .

CEX 24-25

Transport ARA “1 de Mayo"

Tanker ARA "Ministro Ezcurra"

Commander

Sq. Ramón A Poch

4992

52

Roundtrip Bs AS Puerto Cook Año Nuevo Island OrcadasMadrynComodoroRivadaviaBs As - Installation in Orcadas the first radio station in Antarctica - incident with England for the Radio Station.

CLO 25-26

Transport ARA Guardia Nacional

Commander

Sq. Antonio Frigerio

4599

58

Roundtrip Bs As Cook Island Puerto Año Nuevo OrcadasComodoroRivadaviaMadrynBs As-passes away the Commander of the Guardia Nacional Captain Frigerio.

CLO 26-27

Whaler CAP "Tijuca"

Whaler CAP "Arpón"

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From the Observatory Orcadas Petty Officer Baldoni of the Navy Radio Operator Corps performs the first radio transmission from Antarctica to the Continent. Incorporation of Orcadas to the International Service of the Universal Postal Union.

CLO 27-28

Scout Vessel ARA "Tijuca"

Whaler CAP "Arpón"

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"Tijuca" Round Trip Año Nuevo Geogias Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Ushuaia. "Arpon" Georgia Orcadas Georgia

CEX 28-29

Transport  ARA "1 de Mayo"

Lieutenant

Sq. Francisco José Clarizza

3978

39

Roundtrip Buenos Aires Mar del Plata Mar del Plata Orcadas Bs As - South-AtlanticOceanographicCampaign

CEX 29-30

Transport ARA "1 de Mayo"

Lieutenant

Sq.AngelRodriguez

3991

45

Roundtrip Buenos Aires Mar del Plata Mar del Plata Orcadas Bs As - FirstCampaignHydrographic Integral Laurie Orcadas del Sur Island.

CEX 30-31

Transporte  ARA "1 de Mayo"

Lieutenant

Sq. Domingo Asconape

4598

47

Roundtrip Buenos Aires Mar del Plata Mar del Plata Orcadas Bs As - FirstCampaignHydrographic Integral Laurie Orcadas del Sur Island.

CLO 31-32

Transport CAP "Rata"

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Roundtrip Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Orcadas Crisis Sealing  whaling industry and depletion of living resources.

CLO 32-33

Transport CAP "Rata"

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RoundtripBs As  OrcadasBs As

CLO 33-34

Transport ARA "Pampa"

Lieutenant

Sq.AngelRodriguez

4387

39

Rountrip Bs As Mar del Plata Orcadas Mar del Plata  Bs As.

CLO 34-35

Transport ARA "Pampa"

Lieutenant

Sq.Jorge a. schilling

4295

42

Rountrip Bs As Mar del Plata Orcadas Mar del Plata  Bs As

CLO 35-36

Transport ARA "Pampa"

Lieutenant

Sq.julio l. castro

4678

51

Rountrip Bs As Mar del Plata Orcadas Mar del Plata  Bs As

CLO 36-37

Transport ARA "Pampa"

Shipmaster

Sq. Juan  Clemente

4376

45

Rountrip Bs As Mar del Plata Orcadas Mar del Plata  Bs As

CLO 37-38

Transport ARA "Pampa"

Shipmaster

Sq. Ernesto Roux

4359

39

Rountrip Bs As Mar del Plata Orcadas Mar del Plata  Bs As

CLO 38-39

Transport ARA "Pampa"

Shipmaster

Sq. Ernesto Roux

4254

28

Rountrip Bs As Mar del Plata Orcadas Mar del Plata  Bs As

 

References fromthe above table:

CEX: Exploration Campaign;  

CLO: Logistical Campaign.