FORTUNA ARA yacht
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 9:12 pm
Built as a yacht by Arsenal Naval, Buenos Aires for the Argentinean Navy.
Displacement 23 tons, dim. 19.45 x 4.33 x 2.70m.
Auxiliary engine of 45hp.
Bermudian yawl rigged.
Crew 12 – 14.
1949 Completed under the name A.R.A. FORTUNA (A-222).
She took part in the yearly regatta races from 1850 missing 1960-1961.
1969 Took part in the Fastnet Race.
Between 1971-72 made cruises to the Falklands.
2007 Still in service.
Argentine 1979 1500p + 1500p sg1649, scott?
Sources: Log Book.
Displacement 23 tons, dim. 19.45 x 4.33 x 2.70m.
Auxiliary engine of 45hp.
Bermudian yawl rigged.
Crew 12 – 14.
1949 Completed under the name A.R.A. FORTUNA (A-222).
She took part in the yearly regatta races from 1850 missing 1960-1961.
1969 Took part in the Fastnet Race.
Between 1971-72 made cruises to the Falklands.
2007 Still in service.
Argentine 1979 1500p + 1500p sg1649, scott?
Sources: Log Book.