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Captain of Falklands’ war cruiser “General Belgrano” dies in Argentina

Friday, April 24th 2009 - 06:50 UTC
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The commander of the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano sunk by a British nuclear submarine during the Falkland Islands conflict 1982, Hector Bonzo died this week in Buenos Aires at the age of 76. Read full article

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  • Justin Kuntz

    I remember a rather poignant photograph of the sinking where he and a Petty Officer were standing on the deck, the last two to leave the ship. Brave guy, may he rest in peace.

    Apr 24th, 2009 - 05:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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