BAE Tungurahua

BAE Tungurahua was a ship in the Ecuadorian navy during World War II, when she was bought from a private owner and refitted shortly after the nation declared war on Japan. However, it was scrapped after less than six months having serial engine troubles. A refit was considered too expensive. It was named after a volcano in the province of Tungurahua in Ecuador. [1]

History
Name: Tungurahua
General characteristics

Name

The Tungurahu Province of Ecuador is one of the twenty-four provinces in the country, and the province itself is named after the Tungurahu (literally 'throat of fire') volcano which is over 5,000 metres tall.

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References

  1. Mauro Rubio's excellent book Tungurahua
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