On March 30, 2017, the municipal Plenary of the City of Cartagena agreed to urge the regional government to declare on 1 June 'Day of Scientific Culture and Innovation in the Region' in honor of the famous inventor and Cartagena seaman, Isaac Peral and Caballero.
This initiative of the cartagenerista formation, according to has indicated the edil Ricardo Segado, "tries to put of relief the figure of this Cartagena universal, been born 1 of June of 1851. He was marine of war, scientist and also inventor, happening to the history by to have solved the challenge of underwater navigation being the creator of the first submarine electric propulsion torpedo boat ".
Segado recalled that "our motion was approved unanimously, so we regret having to continue to attend both the negligence of the municipal government, not requiring or urging the regional government to fulfill the mandate of the House, as the lack of sensitivity of this with Cartagena, in particular, with one of his illustrious sons, of which all Cartagena and the rest of the Region are deeply proud of the legacy he offered to the science of this country. "
"The choice of linking the declaration of June 1 as Day of Scientific Culture and Innovation in the Region in honor of Isaac Peral is based on many reasons: we have to remember the importance of the submarine weapon, as well as the need to work, invest and bet on science and technology, "the councilor from Cartagena has argued."
Finally, Ricardo Segado concluded by demanding that the Government of Castejón and the Autonomous Community "cease their inaction and no longer ignore the mandate of the Plenary and Cartagena." We hope that, at least this time, they will be up to par with what it is expected of some public representatives ".
MC did recognize the figure of Isaac Peral in 2017
In contrast to the lack of initiative and interest of the socialist government of Ana Belén Castejón, are the events organized on June 1 of last year under the mayor of José López de MC, in coordination with the area of ​​Culture directed by Ricardo Segado.
Thus, in 2017, the Palacio Consistorial hosted, coinciding with the anniversary of the birth of Cartagena inventor Isaac Peral, an exhibition entitled 'Isaac Peral, the dream of innovation'.
Similarly, about 200 students from different schools had the opportunity to take part in different activities related to innovation and Isaac Peral, visiting the submarine and also knowing the different creations and replicas made from the Polytechnic IES.
Source: Grupo municipal MC Cartagena