Today I found myself aboard a ship, a ship that did not sail. The Museum Frigate ARA Presidente Sarmiento is currently anchored in the Dique III in Puerto Madero. As its name refers to, it is now a museum. In 1961 it sailed the open seas for the last time, before becoming in 1962 a museum of the Argentine Navy. Whilst in activity it undertook 39 instruction voyages for the students of the Military naval school. The Frigate was launched on the 31st of August 1897. One can visit just about any part of the boat, including the engine room, the officer´s and sailor´s cabins and the deck. A sort of contribution entrance has to be paid. The entrance fee costs 2 pesos, which are then re invested into the maintenance of the museum.
