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Launched 1911: ps ROQUE SAENZ PENA
ps ROQUE SAENZ PENA
ps ROQUE SAENZ PENA
ps ROQUE SAENZ PENA
built by A & J Inglis Pointhouse Glasgow,
Yard No 298

Propulsion: steam, paddles
Launched: Wednesday, 30/08/1911
Built: 1911
Ship Type: Train Ferry
Tonnage: 820 grt
Length: 199.5 feet (BP)
Breadth: 36.1 feet
Owner History:
Entre Rios Railway Co Ltd, Buenos Aires 1947 Ferrocarriles Urquiza (Govt of Argentina)
1964 Empresa Ferrocarriles del Estado Argentino

Status: Static Role - 2006
Web site: http://www.histarmar.com.ar/BuquesMercantes/Ferrobarcos/Ferrobarcos-RSaenzPenia.htm
Remarks: Completed: October 1911

Still in existence, last used on train ferry service in 1990. Reportedly in good condition with original engines intact and partially restored by 2005.

Previous update by Bruce Biddulph
Previous update by Stuart Cameron
Photo from Histarmar supplied by David Asprey

Last updated: by David Asprey from the original records by Stuart Cameron


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