Battle of Islay
| Battle of Islay | |||||||
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| Part of the War of the Confederation | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Chile | Peru–Bolivian Confederation | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Roberto Simpson | Juan J. Panizo | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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1 frigate 2 corvettes 2 brigantines |
1 corvette 2 brigantines | ||||||
17°01′11″S 72°00′58″W / 17.019836°S 72.016052°W The Battle of Islay (Spanish: Batalla de Islay or Combate Naval de Islay) occurred on January 12 and 13, 1838, during the War of the Confederation between Chile and the Peru–Bolivian Confederation.