Picture No | 12041705 |
Date | 1881 |
Description | Peruvian army destroying its own Fleet. |
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The Peruvian army destroying their own fleet before evacuating Callao, in order to make sure they are unusable by the Chilean army. Several ships on fire sink in the harbour as the Peruvian army evacuates and retreats.
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Source | Engraving in 'The Illustrated London News', 1881 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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