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Name: SAN JUAN
Type: Hydrographic Ship
Launched: 27/09/1927
Completed: 1928
Builder: R & W Hawthorn, Leslie & Co Ltd
Yard: Hebburn
Yard Number: 547
Dimensions: 687grt, 213nrt, 196.5 x 33.0 x 14.0ft
Engines: Oil engine, 4SCSA, Werkspoor type, 190nhp
Engines by: R & W Hawthorn, Leslie & Co Ltd, Newcastle
Propulsion: 1 x Screw, 12.0knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: n/a
History:
1928 Government of Argentina - Argentine Navy
1937 Renamed COMODORO RIVADAVIA
1942 Renamed MADRYN
1967 Broken up
Comments: 1959: Converted to a training ship
1967: Sold to Ayarsa SA for breaking up


Above photo as SAN JUAN is courtesy of David Asprey

Above photo as MADRYN is courtesy of Histarmar

Above photo as MADRYN is courtesy of Histarmar

Above photo as MADRYN is courtesy of Histarmar