Action of 17 November 1865

Overview

The action of 17 November 1865 was a minor naval engagement that took place off Tomé, during the Chincha Islands War. Chilean tugboat Independencia captured a Spanish gunboat who belonged to the frigate Resolución.

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Significance

The action of 17 November 1865 was a minor naval engagement fought off Tomé during the Chincha Islands War. The Chilean tugboat Independencia captured a Spanish gunboat belonging to the frigate Resolución, representing a small but concrete Chilean operational success against Spanish naval forces in the conflict.