Irish founder of Argentine navy remembered

Irish and Argentinian naval personnel today joined forces to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of the Mayo-born founder of the Argentine navy.

Irish founder of Argentine navy remembered
Fri, 22 Jun, 2007 - 16:08

Irish and Argentinian naval personnel today joined forces to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of the Mayo-born founder of the Argentine navy.

Admiral William Brown emigrated from Ireland more than 200 years ago and in adult life played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Argentinian Republic.

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