ARA Narwal 1982
Marker: recorded wreck position (Modern).
Key facts
| Name | ARA Narwal | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Year lost | 1982 | Wikidata P793 significant event, point-in-time qualifier |
| Era | Modern | derived from year |
| Ship type | naval trawler | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Cause of loss | War action | Wikidata P828 has cause (on P793 event): bombardment |
| Nationality / flag | Argentina | Wikidata P137 operator → P17 country |
| Operator | Argentine Navy | Wikidata P137 operator |
| Conflict | Falklands War | Wikidata P607 conflict |
| Sea / ocean | South Atlantic Ocean | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | Falkland Islands | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 78 km from land |
| Position | -52.7545, -58.0389 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
The fishing vessel Narwal was an Argentinian trawler, deployed for ELINT operations during the Falklands War and captained by Asterio Wagata.
Location
- Recorded position: -52.7545, -58.0389 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: South Atlantic Ocean
- Nearest coast: Falkland Islands
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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