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Almirante Irizar (Argentina)
Argentinean ship.
Clasification
Diesel-electric icebreaking research/supply vessel.
Length
121.3 m
Endurance
60 days.
Accomodation
Crew 135, Passengers 45.
Cargo Capacity
1800m3
Helicopter
Aft Deck and Hangar ; 2 Helicopters Sea King SH-3D or similar.
Propulsion
4 motors Semt Pielstick 8 PC-2.5 ; Diesel output 4 x 3 584 kW ; 4 generators 600 VCA 4 000 KVA ; 2 double motors 700 VCC.
Completed
3 February 1978
History
Since 1979 the Irizar has served every year in the Antarctic continent not only supplying scientific research stations but also working as a floating laboratory or carrying out search and rescue. The Irizar also played a part in the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands. According to Naval-History.net "Reports now start reaching the defenders about the presence of Argentine ships, and at 4.30am, more Buzo Tactico land at Mullet Creek apparently from Sea King helicopters embarked on icebreaker "Almirante Irizar". Most of them head for the by now empty barracks at Moody Brook while the rest pass quietly below Sapper Hill on their way to Government House. As they approach their objectives the destroyers and frigates of TF 40 take up support and escort positions and the LST heads in for the unguarded beach at York Bay."
Icebreaking Capability
Continuous: 1 m thick ice, Ramming: 5.6 m thick ice.
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