South American odyssey to mark naval icon

A flagship Irish naval vessel will set sail for Argentina to join in celebrations commemorating an iconic Co Mayo man credited with founding the South American country’s navy, it was confirmed today.

South American odyssey to mark naval icon

A flagship Irish naval vessel will set sail for Argentina to join in celebrations commemorating an iconic Co Mayo man credited with founding the South American country’s navy, it was confirmed today.

Commander Mark Mellet will be taking the LE Eithne’s helm on next month’s voyage to South America where Admiral William Brown’s defence of Argentina’s shores in 1814 made him a national hero.

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