CNN: Argentina: Missing navy submarine tried contacting bases
A missing Argentine submarine attempted to contact naval bases via satellite seven times, but communication with the vessel was not established, the nation's defense ministry said.
The calls came to different bases between 10:52 a.m. and 3:42 p.m. Saturday, and lasted between four and 36 seconds, the ministry said in a statement to CNN en Español.
"We received seven satellite calls that likely came from the submarine San Juan. We are working hard to locate it. To the families of the 44 crew members: we hope you'll have them home soon," Argentina's Defense Minister Oscar Aguad tweeted.
The military is working with a US company that specializes in satellite communication to determine the location of the submarine that vanished three days ago.
Read more ....
More News On Argentina Searching For Its Missing Sub
Argentina says it may have received signals from missing sub -- AP
Argentina says signals detected, likely from missing submarine -- Reuters
Signals from missing Argentine sub give hope for rescue effort -- ABC News
Argentina says it may have received signals from missing sub -- CNBC
Missing Argentine submarine apparently sent 7 satellite messages, but none got through -- Los Angeles Times
Argentina Detects 7 Satellite Calls From Missing Submarine -- Sputnik
Storm hinders search for Argentine submarine -- Euronews
U.S. deploys more resources in search for missing Argentine submarine with 44 crew members -- USA Today
US Joins Search for Argentine Navy Sub That Went Missing Wednesday -- Slate Magazine
4 comments:
Three days ago. ..how frequent does this kind of sub need to surface for air?
Food and even water shouldn't be an issue for a while. ..but air. ..I hope no one was incompetent and waited around to rescue them.
Lead acid batteries. Basically the same type they used in WWII. Not good as batteries run everything while submerged. Like the air recirc. Some subs are fitted with a buoyant hose-type snorkel. Hopefully this one is.
Thanks for the info. If they don't have that hose system, how long can the air be refreshed on those batteries?
They have just about 36 hours after the battery system is in need of recharge wich mean resurfacing .if they still are under water they're in big trouble right now. they also have same diving oxygen tanks somewhere in the torpedo Bay .
Post a Comment