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B.A.P. Unión Returns to Callao From Training Voyage as President José Jerí Leads Reception

The sail training ship capped a mission blending cadet instruction with cultural outreach across 10 ports in nine countries.

Overview

  • Jerí greeted the crew at the Naval School in Callao on November 8 alongside senior cabinet members and naval leadership.
  • RPP reports 255 personnel aboard including 71 Naval School cadets, while Correo lists 155 crew plus 71 cadets.
  • The ship departed Callao on May 9 and completed a circuit that included the North Atlantic with stops in the United States, Panama and other ports.
  • Coverage describes the voyage as lasting six months or 178 days, reflecting differing counts by outlets.
  • Cadets conducted hands-on training in maneuver, navigation and leadership as the crew promoted Peruvian culture, tourism and commercial ties at each port, including Matarani in Arequipa.