2,894 [HINON] Doomlock [HINON] Wiki Lead, Beta Testers, Privateers 6,801 posts 5,248 battles Report post #1 Posted April 30, 2017 Hi guys! So here it is, the second to last of these series of pics I've got, up next will be the remaining IJN destroyers. But that's another day. Today we got the Argentinians to do so strap yourselves in for the ride! Pics as usual come from: http://blog.livedoor.jp/irootoko_jr/ and various google image search. Let's get this show on the seas! We start off with the armored cruiser ARA Garibaldi of the Giuseppe Garibaldi-class armored cruisers. She was a part of ten cruisers built for the Argentinian Navy, the Italian Navy, the IJN, and the Spanish Navy, built by Italy. As with most armored cruisers of the time, she had two large guns (8-10 inch) and an array of smaller guns. Next up is ARA General Belgrano. No not that Belgrano! The first one! After the conflict with Chile was resolved she carried the Argentinian president, Julio Argentino Roca, and the president of Chile, Federico Errazuriz Echaurren, for the signing of the peace treaty. She was modernized in the 20s and continued her service until May 8, 1947 after nearly 50 years of service she was sold for scrap. ARA Pueyrredón. She served the Argentinian Navy until she was stricken in 1954, she was the last of her class left. ARA San Martín. Again, not much history to talk about. She served from 1896-1935. The infamous, ARA General Belgrano (C-4), ex-USS Phoenix (CL-46). She has the distinction of being the last WWII warship to be sunk in combat (To my knowledge) in history. She made history when, during the Falklands War, she was sunk by HMS Conqueror by conventional torpedoes, taking with her 323 men (321 of the crew, and 2 civilians); following her loss the Argentinian Navy returned to home ports and ceased all activity for the remainder of the war. Her sinking is very controversial due to the location of the attack and the interpretation of the Maritime Exclusion Zone and whether General Belgrano was returning to port. There is more to this, but I don't have the words to sum it up, and I got more pics to post. The launching of ARA Rivadavia, Rivadavia-class battleship. Rivadavia was a battleship built in response to the South American Dreadnought Race instigated by Brazil. She was a very decent battleship sporting 12 x 12 inch guns, a high top speed of 22.5 knots, and good armor. The launching of Rivadavia's sister, ARA Moreno. Moreno was part of the Coronation Fleet Review of King George VI in 1937 at Spithead, where she was described as "a strange vestigial sea monster in this company of more modern fighting ships." A picture of Rivadavia and Moreno in 1926 in formation. This was after their modernization's in the US in the late 20s. I end with Argentina's aircraft carrier ARA Independencia. Independencia was the ex-HMS/HMCS Warrior, a Colossus-class light aircraft carrier. Independencia had a lax service and was scrapped in 1971. That's all folks I hope you enjoy. In case you missed it earlier, here's a link to the two images of HMS Dreadnought and Nelson. No poll as there is only one option left, up next, the last of the IJN destroyers! As always: Fair winds and following seas captains! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
937 [WOLFB] Lonewolfpj Members 3,212 posts Report post #2 Posted April 30, 2017 2 in one night. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6,846 [RLGN] Estimated_Prophet Members 19,275 posts 35,813 battles Report post #3 Posted April 30, 2017 Nice as always. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
295 [BONKZ] Amogussy Members 888 posts 11,837 battles Report post #4 Posted April 30, 2017 No WW2 era cruisers, I am disappoint Still a great album none the less! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARA_Almirante_Brown_(C-1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARA_Veinticinco_de_Mayo_(C-2) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARA_La_Argentina_(C-3) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,894 [HINON] Doomlock [HINON] Wiki Lead, Beta Testers, Privateers 6,801 posts 5,248 battles Report post #5 Posted April 30, 2017 No WW2 era cruisers, I am disappoint Still a great album none the less! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARA_Almirante_Brown_(C-1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARA_Veinticinco_de_Mayo_(C-2) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARA_La_Argentina_(C-3) Um did you look hard enough? The infamous, ARA General Belgrano (C-4), ex-USS Phoenix (CL-46). She has the distinction of being the last WWII warship to be sunk in combat (To my knowledge) in history. She made history when, during the Falklands War, she was sunk by HMS Conqueror by conventional torpedoes, taking with her 323 men (321 of the crew, and 2 civilians); following her loss the Argentinian Navy returned to home ports and ceased all activity for the remainder of the war. Her sinking is very controversial due to the location of the attack and the interpretation of the Maritime Exclusion Zone and whether General Belgrano was returning to port. There is more to this, but I don't have the words to sum it up, and I got more pics to post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
