Naval Base
Puerto Williams is one of the principal naval bases of the Chilean Navy. The base is used as start point for patrol, reconnaissance missions and rescues in the areas of Beagle Channel, Cape Horn, Drake's Passage and the Antarctic Peninsula. The Chilean Navy operates Guardia Marina Zañartu Airport and the Naval Hospital of Puerto Williams in Puerto Williams. Navy personnel makes up a considerable portion of the population although the navy personnel population has diminished in recent years. The following patrol boats and ships are stationed at Puerto Williams:
- PSG Sibbald
- PSG Isaza
- LSG Hallef
- LSG Alacalufe
- PM Puerto Williams
The bow section of the Yelcho, the tug used by Ernest Shackleton to rescue men stranded on Elephant Island can be seen at the front of the Naval headquarters.
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