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Launched 1911: ps EXEQUIEL RAMOS MEXIA
ps EXEQUIEL RAMOS MEXIA
ps EXEQUIEL RAMOS MEXIA
ps EXEQUIEL RAMOS MEXIA
built by A & J Inglis Pointhouse Glasgow,
Yard No 299

Propulsion: steam, paddles
Launched: Wednesday, 22/11/1911
Built: 1911
Ship Type: Train Ferry
Tonnage: 820 grt
Length: 199.5 feet (BP)
Breadth: 36.1 feet
Owner History:
Argentine North Eastern Railway Co., Buenos Aires
1948 Ferrocarriles Argentinos
Ferrocarril Nacional General Urquiza
1964 Empresa Ferrocarriles del Estado Argentino
Status: Preserved - 2007

Remarks:
Completed: June 1912
Entered service in October between Posadas (Argentina) and Pacú
Cuá (Paraguay) and continued in service until the contruction of a bridge in 1990, when she was laid up
Although recognised as a historical vessel by the Argentine Government, she has suffered some vandalism.
Previous update by Bruce Biddulph

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

Last updated: by George Robinson from the original records by Stuart Cameron

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