ARA Rosales (P-42)

ARA Rosales (P-42) was a MEKO 140A-class light frigate of the Argentine Navy (Armada de la República Argentina). Rosales, named after Admiral Prudencio Rosales, was one of ten ships of the Espora-class frigates. These ships were designed and built in Argentina's Río Santiago Shipyards.

The Espora-class frigates, including ARA Rosales, were intended for a variety of roles, including patrol, anti-surface warfare, and escort duties. They were equipped with a variety of sensors and weapons systems to fulfill these roles. The ship's armament typically included a 76mm gun, anti-ship missiles (such as the MM38 Exocet), anti-aircraft missiles, and torpedoes.

Details regarding ARA Rosales's specific operational history, deployments, and eventual decommissioning (if applicable) require further research, as publicly available information is limited. However, the ship's role in the Argentine Navy was primarily focused on contributing to maritime security and defense within its designated area of operations. The class as a whole aimed to modernize the Argentine naval fleet and enhance its capabilities.