BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s Navy could not confirm Sunday if seven brief satellite calls received a day prior were from a lost submarine with 44 crew members on board. Navy spokesman Enrique Balbi said the low-frequency satellite signals received Saturday lasted a “few seconds,” but had not connected with a base, partly due to inclement weather. “Our thoughts remain with the ARA San Juan crew and their families at this time,” said HMS Protector Cmdr. The gesture has attracted attention since the nations fought a bloody war in 1982 after Argentina invaded the Falklands Islands. Among the 44 crew members is Eliana Krawczyk, the first female submarine officer in Argentina.

Source: National Post November 19, 2017 18:45 UTC