Battle of Islay

Battle of Islay
Part of the War of the Confederation
DateJanuary 12 and 13, 1838
Location
Near Islay in Peru
Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
Chile Chile Peru–Bolivian Confederation Peru-Bolivian Confederation
Commanders and leaders
Chile Roberto Simpson Peru–Bolivian Confederation Juan José Panizo
Strength
1 frigate
2 corvettes
2 brigantines
1 corvette
2 brigantines

17°01′11″S 72°00′58″W / 17.019836°S 72.016052°W / -17.019836; -72.016052 (Islay) 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.