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Independencia

Independencia

Survived

Chilean Navy

TypeCorvette
WarChilean War of Independence

American-built corvette, bought in 1819. Escorted the expedition to Peru, and her boats joined the attack on the Esmeralda. Later took part in the campaigns against Chiloé.

Armament and specifications

Armament

  • 26 guns
BuilderForman Cheeseman, New York
LaunchedJuly 1818
CommissionedSeptember 1819
Length130–138 ft (40–42 m)

As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.

Career

She isn't listed in any of the fleet actions covered here.

Launched

July 1818

Fate

Survived

Sunk in Callao