From the Glory of the American Navy to Decline on the Banks of BR-101 in Itajaí-SC – The End of the Brazilian Navy Ship Almirante Câmara

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Published on 04/05/2024 at 00:55

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Know The History Of The Ship Admiral Câmara, Which Has Several Missions For The Brazilian Navy And United States, But Is Currently Abandoned On The Banks Of The Itajaí-Açu River.

How did a ship built in North America to serve the United States Navy end up abandoned on the banks of the Itajaí-Açu River? In this article, we will explore a bit of the history of the old ship Admiral Câmara, which also served in the Brazilian Navy and today lies as a pile of scrap.

The Trajectory Of The Ship Admiral Câmara

The ship Admiral Câmara began construction on August 23, 1962, by the Marieta Company, located in the state of West Virginia, United States. With hull number 911, the first of three ships of this type made for the United States Navy by the Builder, the ship was launched on September 14, 1963, sponsored by Miss Priscila Sands, accepted by the navy, and placed into service in what was then the Military Sealift Service on February 2, 1965, with Captain Jorge W. in command of the vessel.

In the United States Navy, the ship Admiral Câmara was named Sands and carried out several research and study missions. It conducted oceanographic geophysical research at sea and carried out experiments in underwater sound propagation.

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Brazilian Navy Bought The Ship In The 90s

In 1990, a purchase contract for the ship was signed by the Brazilian Navy at the end of the lease. The Admiral Câmara was involved in research in the South Atlantic for Brazil, including international operations with research and hydrography ships from the United States Navy and also carried out several support missions for the Brazilian Antarctic Program. In June 2002, it underwent the Extraordinary Efficiency Inspection, conducting 8 days at sea and sailing 850.7 miles.

The ship Admiral Câmara was decommissioned on August 7, 2003, in a ceremony at the Naval Base of Rio de Janeiro and subsequently sold at auction in 2004. The hull of Admiral Câmara was auctioned by Emgepron for 300 thousand reais and was sold for 425 thousand reais.

How Is The Ship Admiral Câmara Currently?

A businessman from the Itajaí Valley bought the ship at auction and towed it for navigators with the intention of transforming the Ship Admiral Câmara into a yacht, however, the project did not go forward, perhaps due to a lack of financial resources.

To give you an idea, the vessel has a length of 63.70 meters, 11.89 m of beam, and 4.90 m of draft. Its propulsion was provided by 2 Caterpillar D-378 diesel engines and one electric motor, generating 1,000 shp, coupled to 1 shaft with a controllable pitch propeller.

Equipped with a Bow Thruster and an auxiliary maneuvering propeller powered by a 620 hp gas turbine. It carried 211 tons of fuel, reaching a maximum speed of 13.5 knots.

Its range is 10,000 nautical miles at 12 knots. Additionally, its crew can accommodate up to 41 men, consisting of 8 officers, 18 ratings, and 15 oceanographers.

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Anderson

#18557

03/07/2024 23:33

Eu estou trabalhando nele
Estamos cortando ele para sucata

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Ronaldo Henrique fernandes

#6989

06/05/2024 21:14

Tive a hora de fazer parte da tripulação do H41 de1991 a 1994
Na época como CB EL Fernandes
Adiquiri muita experiência
Hoje resta apenas saudade
Almirante Camara é o Símbolo da Arte

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Mestre Tuba

#6880

05/05/2024 17:11

Tive a honra de servir nesta belonave… fizemos a LEPLAC , área sudeste/sul….

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From the Glory of the American Navy to Decline on the Banks of BR-101 in Itajaí-SC – The End of the Brazilian Navy Ship Almirante Câmara

Know The History Of The Ship Admiral Câmara, Which Has Several Missions For The Brazilian Navy And United States, But Is Currently Abandoned On The Banks Of The Itajaí-Açu River.

The Trajectory Of The Ship Admiral Câmara

Brazilian Navy Bought The Ship In The 90s

How Is The Ship Admiral Câmara Currently?

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From the Glory of the American Navy to Decline on the Banks of BR-101 in Itajaí-SC – The End of the Brazilian Navy Ship Almirante Câmara

Know The History Of The Ship Admiral Câmara, Which Has Several Missions For The Brazilian Navy And United States, But Is Currently Abandoned On The Banks Of The Itajaí-Açu River.

The Trajectory Of The Ship Admiral Câmara

Brazilian Navy Bought The Ship In The 90s

How Is The Ship Admiral Câmara Currently?

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