Argentine Navy: ARA Hercules arrived from Quequén

Transport ARA Hercules arrived from Quequén


16/07/2010 | It participated in the acts for the 194th anniversary of the Independence of Argentina and opened its doors to the community.


"It was a pleasure to show the 'Hercules' and what the Navy does," said their commander, Navy Captain Juan Carlos Fuentes. Puerto Belgrano - Yesterday afternoon arrived at the dock at the Puerto Belgrano Naval Base transport ARA Hercules, after participating in the acts performed in Puerto Quequén by the 194 º anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of Argentina.
The ship remained for a week and the general public had the opportunity to visit the three open days of issue.
"The experience was very positive. It was a pleasure to show people the ship, what we do and what the Navy does, "said upon his arrival the commander of the" Hercules "Navy Captain Juan Carlos Fuentes.
He got in the hangar of the ship, for this visit, a static display which included a stand of the ship, another Marine and also projected corporate videos.
"People love to visit the naval vessels and one sees reflected in the guest books. There are even many people who write 'thank you very much for letting know something that not even imagined. " So for us it's good to show the units that operate both manned and pride, "added Fuentes.
After Quequén sailed from the ARA Hercules had to make an amphibious exercise in the area of Monte Hermoso and Beacon Girl for which a company had embarked Marines and eight boats belonging to the force, but had to be postponed bad weather conditions.


Source: www.gacetamarinera.com.ar