huascar (ironclad)
An ironclad built for Peru by Laird & Brothers Shipyard in Birkenhead, United Kingdom and currently a museum ship located in Talcahuano, Chile.
Launched on October 7th 1865 and commissioned into the Peruvian Navy on November 8th 1866, she participated on the 1877 Peruvian Civil War and on the 1879–1883 War of the Pacific, during which she had an important role on the May 21st, 1879 Battle of Iquique.
She was captured by the Chile at the Battle of Angamos on October 8th 1879, and after repairs she was commissioned into the Chilean Navy.
After the war she continued active service in the Chilean Navy until a boiler explosion in 1897 resulted in her decommissioning. Partially repaired, she served as a submarine tender from 1917 until 1930.
She was recommissioned into the Chilean Navy as a memorial ship to remember her time serving in both the Peruvian and Chilean navies.
She is currently commissioned as a memorial ship at the port of Talcahuano, Chile. Being the 2nd oldest armored ship still afloat.
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See also
- Huáscar (Inca emperor)