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port unzue 

 nandubayzal. 



GIALEGUAYCHU. 



within a few years it will be necessary to extend those 

 works so as to transform the interior harbour into a very 

 safe port for all class of vessels coming to the port of 

 Conception del Uruguay. 



When the dredging of the « Barrial » and «Punta Ca- 

 ballos » bar has been carried out it will be accessible under 

 all circumstances for vessels of 19 feet draught. 



In the year 1902 the Argentine Congress granted a 

 concession to Mr. Saturnino Unzue for the construction 

 of a port on his property situated on the River Uruguay 

 on the Argentine shore opposite and a little above Fray 

 Bentos. The project consists of a wharfing which provides 

 accomodation as well for ocean — as for coastwise vessels. 

 The island Abrigo in front of the projected works, pro- 

 tects them against Southern winds. The natural depth of 

 the river is sufficient for ocean vessels, without requiring 

 dredging. The port will be connected by a railway to the 

 town of Gualeguaychu and with the general Entre Rios 

 Railway system. Though not yet at present, it is inten- 

 ded to construct in future a factory for frozen meat and 

 a grain elevator. The plans for this port are at present 

 at this Ministry for examination and approval. 



The port of Gualeguaychu, situated on the river of the 

 same name, is at present, as has been said before only 

 accessible for coastwise vessels of very small draught. In 

 the year 1902 Congress granted a concession to Engineer 

 Sobral for the execution of works to improve it so as make 

 the town accessible for ocean vessels, but till at present 

 no works have been carried out. 



As the concession c< Sobral » ended in November 1903, 

 this Ministery of Public works has completed now the 

 necessary surveys and studies for the improvement of the 

 entrance channel and the Gualeguaychu river, and Con- 

 gress having granted $ 100.000 gold for the works, the 

 town of Gualeguaychu will soon be accessible at lowesl 

 liver for coastwise vessels of 7 feet of draught. 



