The tragic sinking of the British-Norwegian fishing vessel Argos Georgia off the coast of the Falkland Islands (also known as Malvinas) on July 22, 2024, has resulted in nine confirmed deaths and four missing crew members. Of the 27 multinational crew members on board, 14 have been rescued.The crew consisted of 10 Spaniards, 8 Russians, 5 Indonesians, 2 Uruguayans, and 2 Peruvians, all between 30 and 58 years old. Among the Spanish crew, two have been confirmed dead: César Acevedo Durán, 56, the captain who was about to retire, and Santiago Leyenda Amoedo, 40, the cook. Two other Spanish crew members, Juan Antonio García Rey and Antonio Barreiro Torea, are still missing.The Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that three Russian citizens are among the dead, with one still missing. The survivors, including the ship’s captain, first officer, and chief engineer, all from Ribeira, Spain, have been in contact with their families.The 54-meter-long Argos Georgia, owned by a British-Norwegian company, was located about 200 nautical miles east of Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, when it sank. The vessel had sent out a distress signal on Monday afternoon, reporting a massive influx of water due to a severe storm.Rescue efforts have been challenging due to extreme weather conditions, with winds reaching up to 112 km/h and waves up to 8 meters high. The survivors were rescued by nearby fishing vessels and are being treated at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in Stanley.The incident has had a significant impact on local communities, particularly in Galicia, Spain, where eight of the ten Spanish crew members were from. As the search for the missing crew members continues, authorities and families hold onto hope for their safe recovery.
Key points
- The Argos Georgia sank on July 22, 2024, resulting in nine confirmed deaths and four missing crew members.
- The multinational crew of 27 included Spanish, Russian, Indonesian, Uruguayan, and Peruvian nationals.
- Extreme weather conditions, including high winds and large waves, have hampered rescue efforts.
- The incident has had a significant impact on local communities, particularly in Galicia, Spain.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported number of casualties across different sources, with some reporting eight deaths while others report nine.
👾The exact location of the sinking varies slightly between reports, with some stating 200 nautical miles and others 320 kilometers east of the Falkland Islands.
