Episode 2 of 2
Battle of Abtao
- When
- February 7, 1866
- Where
- Abtao Island, Chiloé Archipelago
Spanish squadron engaged combined Peruvian-Chilean fleet at Abtao Island on February 7, 1866, resulting in long-range fire exchange.
The Spanish frigates Villa de Madrid and Reina Blanca appeared off Abtao but did not enter due to shallow waters. Allied ships, anchored behind the island, were protected by these shallows. Spanish gunnery proved more accurate, inflicting damage on the Chilean and Peruvian ships during the long-range exchange.
Sources
- Battle of Abtao Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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