Battle of San Lorenzo island

Battle of San Lorenzo Island
Part of the War of the Confederation
DateFebruary 5, 1837
Location
San Lorenzo Island, Peru
12°5′23″S 77°13′26″W / 12.08972°S 77.22389°W / -12.08972; -77.22389
Result

Peru-Bolivian victory

  • Both sides withdraw, however the Chileans do so first.
Belligerents
Peru-Bolivian Confederation Republic of Chile
Commanders and leaders
Miguel Balareso Roberto Simpson
Strength
1 schooner 1 brigantine
Casualties and losses
1 schooner slightly damaged 1 brigantine damaged

The Battle of San Lorenzo Island was a naval skirmish fought around the waters of San Lorenzo Island, where the confederate schooner Yanacocha fought against the Chilean brigantine Águila, before promptly withdrawing to Callao.

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