Battle of Islay
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17.019836°S 72.016052°W / -17.019836; -72.016052 (Islay) The Battle of Islay (Spanish: Batalla de Islay or Combate Naval de Islay) occurred on January 12 and 13, 1838, during the War of the Confederation between Chile and the Peru–Bolivian Confederation.
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Part of the War of the Confederation | |||||||
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Chile | Peru-Bolivian Confederation | ||||||
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Roberto Simpson | Juan José Panizo | ||||||
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1 frigate 2 corvettes 2 brigantines |
1 corvette 2 brigantines |
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