Battle of Islay

Battle of Islay
Part of the War of the Confederation
Date January 12 and 13, 1838 Location Near Islay in Peru Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
Chile	Peru-Bolivian Confederation
Commanders and leaders
Roberto Simpson	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.