Capture of the schooner Peruviana
| Capture of the Peruviana | |||||||
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| Part of the War of the Confederation | |||||||
The Peruviana sailing with the Chilean Pavilion, work of (Álvaro Zenteno 1857-1939) | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Peru-Bolivian Confederation | Chile | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Guillermo Miller | Tomás Ruedas (POW) | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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1 schooner 1 frigate | 1 schooner | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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1 killed 1 wounded |
5 killed 9 captured 1 schooner captured | ||||||
The Capture of the Peruviana occurred on January 3, 1838, in and around the waters of the port city of Callao. After this engagement, the Peruviana was reincorporated into the Confederate Navy after having been captured in the previous year by a Chilean squadron commanded by Victorino Garrido.