Punta Arenas
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Punta Arenas
Background
Punta Arenas ( Sandy Point) was settled in 1848 after the failure of a settlement at Fuerte Bulnes, down the coast towards Cabo Froward, which had been established some five years previously.
The main reason for the establishment and ongoing existence of Punta Arenas was as a coaling port for steamers voyaging between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This brought a period of prosperity to the city which was enhanced by the wool industry which flourished from about 1890 onwards. The coaling industry went into a rapid decline after the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914 however the port is still busy and the old prosperity can be seen in the architecture of the city centre.
It now has a population in the order of 120,000.
Charts
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Radio Nets
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Port Facilities
Punta Arenas still has just a single finger pier, Muelle Prat - designed for large ships, jutting out into an open roadstead. While this roadstead is sheltered from the prevailing NW'ly winds it is very open to winds from all other directions. Yachts did call here in the 50's and 60's but today with the availability of the two ports in Canal Beagle there is really no need. Rarely do you meet a yacht that has been here and not incurred some damage.
Check-in facilities
Punta Arenas is an Armada port, normal requirements regarding Zarpes apply.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Nil
Anchorages
There are no safe all weather anchorages in the area.
Tourism & things to do ashore
Marine stores
Ultramar Agencias Maritima Ltda are the local chart agents. They are at Independencia 865.
Offshore Islands
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References & Publications
Publications, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
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Forum Discussions
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External Links
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Personal Notes
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