Blockade of Iquique

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Blockade of Iquique
Part of War of the Pacific

Iquique, Peru, on July 16, 1879. Bombardment by the Chilean navy.
DateApril 5, 1879 - May 21, 1879; June 1, 1879 - August 2, 1879
Location
Result Chilean failure
Belligerents
Chilean Navy Peruvian Navy

The Blockade of Iquique was a military operation that occurred during the

Covadonga
.

The second phase of the blockade was resumed on June 1, and lasted until August 2, 1879, at which time

Miguel Grau
against Chilean vessels.

References

  1. ^ Collier, Simon, and William F. Sater. A History of Chile, 1808-1994. Cambridge University Press, 1996. 131.