Corbeta Uruguay Base (Site)
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military, scientific research institute / centre, historical layer / disappeared object
The Corbeta Uruguay base was a joint scientific research/military facility established in 1976 by the Argentinian Government to reinforce their territorial claims on British-held territory in the South Atlantic. The subject of a diplomatic dispute between England and Argentina from 1976 through 1982, the site was garrisoned by Argentine Marines when war broke out in April 1982 and most were sent to invade South Georgia Island.
Staffed by only 9 men by June of 1982, the site was surrendered to British forces in the last action of the Falkland War on June 20, 1982 and abandoned. The buildings were demolished in December 1982.
Staffed by only 9 men by June of 1982, the site was surrendered to British forces in the last action of the Falkland War on June 20, 1982 and abandoned. The buildings were demolished in December 1982.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corbeta_Uruguay_base
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Coordinates: 59°27'25"S 27°18'38"W
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