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Capture of the Covadonga
- When
- 1865-11-26
- Where
- 55 miles north of Valparaíso, near Papudo
Chilean forces captured the Spanish schooner Covadonga near Papudo, north of Valparaíso, during the Chincha Islands War.
The engagement occurred on November 26, 1865. Chilean forces maneuvered close to the Spanish ship Virgen de Covadonga, commanded by Luis Fery. The Chilean corvette Esmeralda opened fire, and the Covadonga returned fire. Chilean gunners proved more skillful, resulting in the capture of the vessel and its crew.
Sources
- Battle of Papudo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
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