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 J. 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.