Museum Ship "Corvette A.R.A. Uruguay"

Dock 1 of Puerto Madero
(Av. Alicia Moreau de Justo and San Juan Ave.)
Tel. 4314-1090
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Does not close on holidays

A twin ship of the Corvette A.R.A. Paraná, these two iron steam vessels were purchased by President Sarmiento. Over 100 years old, the former gunboat "Uruguay" - built in England - was launched in 1874. With a 550 ton displacement, it is 45m long.
It participated in Argentine civil wars, and since 1877, it has been used as a training ship, sailing along the southern coasts and reasserting our sovereignty. She produced the first promotion of Naval School graduates, and in 1880 ceased to be a training ship, and was assigned to transport and offer support to scientific missions.
In 1903, she lived her most glorious moment, her most renowned feat. Approximately towards the middle of that year, alarm spread in connection with the fate of the Swedish scholar Otto Nordenskjold´s expedition. The "Antarctic" had not returned. Argentine Commissioned Officer José María Sobral was also on board. The National Government decided to send the "Uruguay" under the orders of Sea Lieutenant Julián Irízar, after having conditioned the ship for the expedition. On November 8, the fortunate encounter took place at Snow Hill, and after having rescued the crew members of the Antarctic, the "Uruguay" started on its long trip back, having to overcome terrible storms on the way. In Buenos Aires she was given a triumphal welcome.
In 1904 she returned to the Antarctic Continent to aid scientist Charcot, and also performed other difficult campaigns. She was later turned into a floating powder warehouse, and in 1960 she was transformed into a museum. She was finally declared a National Historical Monument in 1967.