Occasional DigestThursday 21 May Navy Day in Chile
The battle took place during the War of the Pacific between Chile and Peru.
The town of Iquique in the north of Chile was under Peruvian control. Chile had blockaded the port with two ships. In response, Peru sent two ships to break the blockade.
The Peruvian ships were more modern and the battle soon ended with defeat for the Chilean navy.
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