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Almirante Brown

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Almirante Brown Antarctic Base (photo - not known)
 
Almirante Brown Antarctic Base (photo - not known)

Also known as Brown

History: Named after Admiral Guillermo Brown, the father of the Argentine Navy. Opened on 6th April 1951.

Location:  Proa point, Sanavirón peninsula, Paradise Bay, Danco Coast, San Martin Land - (64°51' S, 62°54' W)

Notes:

The original station located in Paradise Bay burned down in 1984. The base has been partially rebuilt, but is occupied only in the summer season.

Science programmes carried out:

Initially a naval station used for meteorological observations and scientific support. In 1964, the base was transferred to the I.A.A. (Antarctic Institute of Argentine) as a scientific station, mainly for biological research.

Initially a naval station used for meteorological observations and scientific support. In 1964, the base was transferred to the I.A.A. (Antarctic Institute of Argentine) as a scientific station, mainly for biological research.

Area and buildings:

There are nine buildings

Sources:

Instituto Antártico Argentino

Secretariat of the Antarctic Treaty

Council Of Managers Of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP)

 

 
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