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ARA General Belgrano was an Argentine Navy light cruiser, originally commissioned by the United States Navy as USS Phoenix. The British nuclear-powered submarine HMS Conqueror torpedoed and sank it on 2 May 1982 during the Falklands War, killing 323 members of its crew. The wreck remains a war grave, and the sinking is notable as the only combat destruction of a warship by a nuclear-powered submarine.
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ARA General Belgrano ranks #72 of 186 in the Shipwreck ranking, behind RMS Carpathia, ahead of RMS Rhone.
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How good is ARA General Belgrano?
ARA General Belgrano scores 8.14/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Shipwreck category. Only nuclear-submarine combat sinking, major Falklands controversy, and high casualties give strong recognition.
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With a score of 8.14/10, ARA General Belgrano is highly rated in Shipwreck. See all Shipwreck ranked.
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