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Arica, in Peru, attacked by the Squadron of General Viranco, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Arica, in Peru, attacked by the Squadron of General Viranco, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Arica, in Peru, attacked by the Squadron of General Viranco, 1857. British Consul's House, H.M.S. Tribune, Peruvian Frigate - boats firing, Peruvian store-ships...Fortunately for the foreign residents her Majesty's ship Tribune, Captain Edgell, had called in on the 24th, and, learning the state of affairs, was proceeding to Islay when she fell in with the squadron, and steamed back in company. Her presence contributed in a great degree to the preservation of order after the town had fallen, whilst her medical staff were of great assistance to the wounded on both sides. Finding the town did not pronounce, the Peruvian frigate re-embarked her men'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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Arica, Peru, 1857: A Moment of War and Diplomacy This evocative image captures the chaos of the Battle of Arica, which unfolded on the shores of this South American coastal town on May 28, 1857. The photograph, taken from an unknown source and published in the Illustrated London News, depicts the Peruvian town under attack by the Squadron of General Manuel Ignacio de Vivanco, a powerful naval force from the Atlantic Ocean. The British Consul's House, with the H.M.S. Tribune anchored in the background, is shown under fire from Peruvian frigates and store-ships. The black-and-white image captures the intensity of the moment, with cannons firing and plumes of smoke rising from the harbor. Fortunately for the foreign residents, the British ship Tribune, under the command of Captain Edgell, had arrived just in time. Learning of the impending attack, the Tribune had steamed back to Arica to offer assistance. The presence of the British naval force helped to restore order after the town had fallen, and the medical staff on board provided aid to the wounded on both sides. The Peruvian frigate was eventually forced to withdraw, and the town of Arica was left to recover from the chaos of the rebellion. This image is a testament to the power of naval warfare in the 19th century and the role of diplomacy in preventing further conflict. The image is a fascinating glimpse into a moment of history, captured in intricate detail by an unknown artist for the Illustrated London News.
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