Arturo Prat Naval Academy
| Motto | Honor y Patria Eficiencia y Disciplina (Spanish) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Honor and Fatherland Efficiency and Discipline |
| Established | 4 August 1818 |
| Commandant of Midshipmen | Captain Juan Pablo Brahm |
| Location | , |
| Colors | Navy Blue Gold |
| Website | escuelanaval.cl |
The Arturo Prat Naval Academy (Escuela Naval Arturo Prat) is the officer training school of the Chilean Navy, located in Valparaíso, Chile. Founded on August 4, 1818, it is one of the oldest naval academies in Latin America and serves as the primary institution for educating and training future naval officers in Chile.
Named after Arturo Prat Chacón, a national hero and naval officer who died in combat during the Battle of Iquique in the War of the Pacific (1879–1884), the academy upholds values such as honor, discipline, and patriotism. Its mission is to form professional officers with solid academic, naval, and ethical foundations to serve and lead within the Chilean Navy.
The academy offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes engineering, navigation, naval operations, and leadership training, combining academic studies with rigorous physical and military instruction. The cadets, known as "guardiamarinas" during their final year, undergo a demanding program designed to instill resilience, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to national defense.
The Arturo Prat Naval Academy plays a vital role in preserving Chile's maritime tradition and remains a symbol of excellence, duty, and national pride.