Battle

Los Andes vs Prueba

12 May 1820 – 16 May 1820 · 1.65° N, 79.01° W

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When
12 May 1820 – 16 May 1820
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
1.65° N, 79.01° W
Description
1820 naval battle
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yes

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Los Andes vs Prueba

1820 single ship action

Los Andes vs Prueba was a single ship action fought in 1820, during the development of the Spanish American Wars of Independence. The battle was between the corvette Los Andes and the frigate Prueba, the first a Chilean privateer and the second a ship of the Spanish Navy. It lasted two days and occurred in two different places.

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