Chilean navy Armada de la República de Chile
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Country	Chile
Engagements	Chilean independence War of the Pacific

The Chilean Navy (Armada de Chile) is the naval force of Chile. Image File history File links Naval_Jack_of_Chile. ... Combatants Chile Spain Commanders José Miguel Carrera Bernardo OHiggins Antonio Pareja Gabino Gaínza Mariano Osorio Casualties Unknown 1,000 Killed or Wounded, 2,000 Prisoners The independence of Chile from Spain was officially achieved on February 12, 1818. ... For the conflict between Japan and the Allied powers in Asia and the Pacific Ocean from 1937 to 1945, which included World War II campaigns, see Pacific War. ...

Present

The 25,000-person navy, including 5,200 marines, is directed by Admiral Rodolfo Codina. Of the fleet of 66 surface vessels, seven (soon to be increased to seventy-four) are major combatant ships and they are based in Valparaíso. The navy operates its own aircraft for transport and patrol; there are no fighter or bomber aircraft. The Navy also operates four submarines and a tender ship to support them, all based in Talcahuano. For other uses, see Admiral (disambiguation). ... For other places with the same name, see Valparaiso (disambiguation). ...

The Chilean Navy’s most important asset is the 22,000 men and women that develop, maintain and operate the naval and maritime resources and land-based support installations.

The men and women who comprise the Chilean Navy all share a set of clearly recognizable traits, that is, their commitment to serving their country, their values, their devotion to tradition and family principles, as well as a high level of professionalism. Apart from being responsible for defending the nation’s sovereignty and its territory, the Chilean Navy is also involved in serving the public and supporting the country’s citizens by means of assignments that have a direct effect upon Chile’s development.

The Naval ships permit the integration of Chile’s Pacific and Southern island regions, thus integrating its disjointed geography and acting as a binding agent for Chile’s tri-continental features. The transport of passengers, especially during the school year or in cases of emergency, together with the supply of provisions and fuel, are of key importance to the inhabitants of these insular zones.

The Institution regularly carries out civil operations whereby Navy professionals provide social assistance and health care to the civilian population, and provide support in cases of natural catastrophe.

It also undertakes preventative education campaigns for Chile’s population on issues that include security on beaches and seaside resorts and measures to be taken in the case of a tsunami.

The most important naval bases and supply depots are (from north to south): Iquique, Easter Island, Valparaíso, Talcahuano, Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas, and Puerto Williams, and Base General Bernardo O’Higgins Riquelme in Antarctica, both in the Atlantic Ocean. Walk Baquedano Iquique (IPA /ikike/) is a city in northern Chile, capital of Tarapacá Region, on the Pacific coast, just west of the Atacama Desert. ... Rapa Nui redirects here. ... For other places with the same name, see Valparaiso (disambiguation). ... Talcahuano is a port city of Chile, lying near Concepción. ... Puerto Montt Puerto Montt is a port city in southern Chile, located by the Reloncaví Sound, and is the capital of the Llanquihue Province and the Los Lagos Region, at . ... City of Punta Arenas Punta Arenas in Tierra del Fuego Sunrise view of the Strait of magellan Punta Arenas is the main city on the Strait of Magellan and the capital of the Región de Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile, and depending on the definition of city... Puerto Williams in Tierra del Fuego Puerto Williams is a small Chilean port, located on Isla Navarino facing the Beagle Channel. ... Base General Bernardo OHiggins Riquelme, also Base Libertador General Bernardo OHiggins Riquelme, or shortly Bernardo OHiggins, named after Bernardo OHiggins is the main Chilean base in Antarctica. ...

CS Simpson (SS-21) entering Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in 2004

Capitan Prat on the North Sea

Chilean Navy Cougar

HMS Grafton after renaming as Almirante Lynch (FF-07) prior to delivery to the Chilean Navy

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Order of Battle

see List of active Chilean Navy ships This is a complete list of active Chilean Navy ships as of September 2007. ...

• 2 Type 209 submarines
  • Thomson
  • Simpson

• 2 Scorpène class submarines
  • O'Higgins
  • Carrera

• 2 L class frigate
  • Almirante Latorre (ex- HNLMS Jacob van Heemskerck)
  • Capitan Prat (ex- HNLMS Witte de With)

• 2 M class frigate
  • Blanco Encalada (ex- HNLMS Abraham van der Hulst)
  • Almirante Riveros (ex- HNLMS Tjerk Hiddes)

• 1 Type 22 frigate
  • Almirante Williams (ex- HMS Sheffield)

• 2 Type 23 frigate
  • Almirante Cochrane (ex- HMS Norfolk)
  • Almirante Lynch (ex- HMS Grafton) [1]

• 3 Saar 4 (Reshef) class FAC-M
• 4 Tiger class fast attack craft (Type 148)
• 5 OPV
• 5 Coastal patrol craft
• 10 Dabur class inshore patrol craft
• 3 Amphibious landing ships
• 12 support ships

Type 209 is a diesel-electric attack submarine developed by Howaldtswerke Deutsche Werft AG of Germany. ... Scorpène class submarines are a class of diesel-electric attack submarine jointly developed by the French company DCN and the Spanish company Navantia. ... Capitan Prat on the North Sea The Jacob van Heemskerck class frigate was a class of frigates of the Royal Netherlands Navy. ... The Karel Doorman class is a class of eight multi-purpose frigates of the Royal Netherlands Navy. ... The Type 22 Broadsword class frigates are a class of warships built for the Royal Navy. ... Three Royal Navy ships have been named HMS Sheffield after the city and county borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. ... The Type 23 frigate is a class of warship serving with the Royal Navy, also known as the Duke class. ... Six ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Norfolk, from an 80-gun third-rate to todays powerful and sleek Type 23 frigate. ... HMS Grafton (F80) is a Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy. ... The Saar 4 class missile boats were built at the Israel shipyards and based on Israel Navy designs grounded in accumulated experience derived in the operation of cherburg (Saar 3) class. ... The Type 148 Tiger class fast attack craft is a modification of the French La Combattante II design for the Bundesmarine (German Federal Navy). ...

Future projects

A major modernisation programme is in progress

• 1 ex- Royal Navy Type 23 frigate.
  • Almirante Condell (ex- HMS Marlborough)
    • Due to be delivered in 2008.

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Recently Decommisioned Ships

• 1 Condell class frigate
  • Almirante Condell

The remaining two Condell class frigates were stricken from Chilean Navy service, after the arrival of their replacements. Despite their age, and due to their excellent condition and constant modernization, both ships were sold to the Ecuadorian Navy in January 2008. Both ships are being prepared to be delivered to Ecuador later this year. The Condell class was the name given to a class of two refitted Leander class frigates of the Chilean Navy, Almirante Condell & Almirante Lynch. ... Military branches: Army (Ejercito Ecuatoriano), Navy (Armada Ecuatoriana, includes Marines), Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Ecuatoriana), National Police (Policia Nacional) // Ecuadorian Army (Ejército Ecuatoriano) The Ecuadorian Army maintains presence in Continental Ecuador, Galapagos (the islands region) and the Antarctic at the Pedro Vicente Maldonado Navy Biological Research Station. ...

Aircraft Inventory

Aircraft	Origin	Type	Versions	In service[1]	Notes
Bell 206 JetRanger	United States	utility helicopter	Model 206B TH-57 Sea Ranger	4 2
CASA C-212 Aviocar	Spain	tactical transport	C-212A	3
Cessna O-2 Skymaster	United States	liaison	O-2A	8
Embraer EMB-111	Brazil	maritime patrol aircraft transport	EMB-111AN EMB-111C	3 1
Eurocopter Bo 105	Germany	utility helicopter	Bo 105C	2
Eurocopter AS 532 Cougar	France	naval helicopter	AS 532SC	5	1 lost in nighttime ASW training accident.
Eurocopter AS 365 Dauphin	France	SAR helicopter	AS 365	4
CASA C-295	Spain	maritime patrol aircraft	C-295 Persuader	3[2]	3 acquired, with option for another 5
Lockheed P-3 Orion	United States	maritime patrol aircraft VIP transport	P-3ACH	3	To be retired in the near future
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer	Switzerland	trainer		7	Originally 10 PC-7 in fleet. None lost in accidents.

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Marines

The Chilean Marines or (Infanteria de Marina de Chile) is the land/amphibious attack force of the Chilean Navy. The 5,200 manned force contains special training and tactics with state of the art equipment.

Equipment

Vehicles

• Bv 206
• HMMWV
• Mowag Piranha

US Marines in a Norwegian Bv 206 travelling through snow Diagram of the Bv 206 This tracked vehicle, a Swedish Hägglunds Bv206, achieves low ground pressure through full-length, wide rubber tracks and a lightweight body. ... This article refers to the Military HMMWV, not the civilian Hummer sold by General Motors General Characteristics (Humvee) Manufacturer: AM General Length: 4. ... Chilean Mowag Piranha 8X8. ...

Weapons

Chilean Navy special forces sailors seen here using the MP5N.

• Heckler & Koch HK33 (Main assault rifle)
• M16 rifle
• M4 Carbine (equipped with M203 grenade launcher)
• Ultimax 100
• Rheinmetall MG3
• Some M60 Machine gun
• M82 Barrett rifle High Powered Sniper rifle
• Heckler & Koch MP5
• Milkor MGL grenade launcher
• Mk 19 grenade launcher
• M252 Mortar
• Soltam M-71
• Exocet (MM-38 and MM-40) (Excalibur coastal defence system)
• FIM-92 Stinger
• AT4

This article is about an automatic rifle. ... M16 (more formally United States Rifle, Caliber 5. ... M4A1 redirects here. ... M203 generally refers to the United States Army designation for a single shot 40 mm grenade launcher that attaches to the M16 assault rifle or the M4 Carbine. ... This article or section cites very few or no references or sources. ... The MG3 is an air-cooled, belt-fed general purpose machine gun manufactured by the German firm Rheinmetall. ... For other uses, see M60. ... For the assault rifle, see Valmet M82. ... The MP5 is a 9 mm submachine gun of German design, developed in the 1960s by a group of engineers from the West German arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch GmbH (HK). ... The MGL is a grenade launcher manufactured in South Africa by Milkor Marketing. ... Mk19 40mm grenade launcher MK-19 40mm grenade launcher during MIL-EX 2003 Mk19 40mm grenade launcher with cover open and training ammunition loaded The Mk 19 Grenade Launcher is a belt-fed automatic 40mm grenade launcher or grenade machine gun entered U.S. military service during the Cold War... Bore diameter: 81 mm Length: 50 in (1. ... The Exocet is a French-built anti-ship missile whose various versions can be launched from surface vessels, submarines, and airplanes. ... The FIM-92 Stinger is a man portable infra-red homing surface-to-air missile developed in the United States and used by all the US armed services, with whom it entered service in 1981. ... This article is about the unguided anti-tank weapon. ...

History

The beginnings of the Chilean Navy date back to 1817. A year before, following the Battle of Chacabuco, General Bernardo O'Higgins prophetically declared “this victory and another hundred shall be of no significance if we do not gain control of the sea”. Bernardo OHiggins Riquelme (August 20, 1778 – October 24, 1842), South American independence leader, was one of the commanders – together with José de San Martín – of the military forces that freed Chile from Spanish rule in the Chilean War of Independence. ...

This led to the development of Chile’s Naval Power, and the first legal resolutions outlining the organization of the institution were created. Chile’s First National Fleet and the Academy for Young Midshipmen (predecessor of the current Naval Academy) were founded, as were the Marine Corps and the Supply Commissary.

The Scot Thomas Cochrane was hired by O'Higgins to be the first commander of the Chilean Navy, whom in turn hired an all-anglophone officer corps and midshipmen crew (British, Irish and United States' seamen). He was key in the war against loyalist Peru. Later he took control of the fortresses of Valdivia, but failed in his attempt to conquer Chiloe Island. Wiktionary has a definition of: Scot A Scot is a person from Scotland. ... Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald (14 December 1775–October 31, 1860) was a politician and naval adventurer. ... Look up Anglophone in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Niebla Forts former headquarter (now a museum), during a representation of the capture of Valdivia The main fort in Corral The Valdivian fort system was a series of fortification in Corral Bay, Valdivia and Cruces River made to protect the city of Valdivia, Chile. ... Chiloé Island Location of Chiloé in Chile Chiloé Island (Spanish: Isla de Chiloé, or Isla Grande de Chiloé [Big Island of Chiloé]) is an island off the Pacific coast of South America, part of Chile. ...

The Chilean Navy’s lifelong allegiance to its country has been shaped throughout the years by notable men who, when necessary, have been ready to sacrifice their lives.

Naval Battle of Iquique. The Esmeralda versus The Huascar.

The most outstanding example of this commitment is that of Commander Arturo Prat, whose name went down in history for the exceptional heroism he demonstrated at the Naval Action at Iquique, on 21 May 1879, during the War against Peru and Bolivia (War of the Pacific). Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Agustín Arturo Prat Chacón (April 3, 1848, near Ninhue - May 21, 1879, Iquique) was a Chilean navy officer, and is considered to be Chiles greatest hero. ... The Battle of Iquique took place on May 21, 1879 during the War of the Pacific between Chile and the joint forces of Bolivia and Peru. ... is the 141st day of the year (142nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1879 (MDCCCLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... For the conflict between Japan and the Allied powers in Asia and the Pacific Ocean from 1937 to 1945, which included World War II campaigns, see Pacific War. ...

Prat, while in charge of the fragile corvette Esmeralda, fought to the end with the imposing Peruvian ironclad Huascar, despite the inferiority of his own forces. Rather than surrender to the enemy, he valiantly gave his life alongside his crew. Esmeralda (BE-43) Esmeralda (BE-43) is a steel-hulled four-masted barquentine tall ship of the Chilean Armada. ...

Prat’s act of bravery is commemorated every year on 21 May, the only national holiday in Chile to recall a military feat. On that day, the country pays tribute to the courage shown by Prat and his men, whose deeds led to victory in this war.

Nevertheless, throughout Chile’s naval history, other outstanding individuals and great deeds have contributed to making the Institution that it is today.

The Chilean Navy has tended to be a highly professional force which has regularly purchased modern warships from Britain, consistent with its lifelong relationship with the United Kingdom.

Wars

The Chilean Navy has fought the following wars:

• Chilean War of Independence against Spain commanded by Lord Thomas Cochrane. See (Chilean Independence)
• War against the Peru-Bolivian Confederation (1836-1839). See (War of the Confederation)
• War against Spain (allied with Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru) (1865-1866). See (Chincha Islands War)
• War of the Pacific (1879-1884). See (War of the Pacific)
• Chilean Civil War (1891). See (Chilean Civil War)

Rear Admiral Thomas Alexander Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, Marquês do Maranhão GCB RN (14 December 1775 – 31 October 1860), styled Lord Cochrane between 1778 and 1831[1], was a radical politician and naval officer. ... Combatants Chile Spain Commanders José Miguel Carrera Bernardo OHiggins Antonio Pareja Gabino Gaínza Mariano Osorio Casualties Unknown 1,000 Killed or Wounded, 2,000 Prisoners The independence of Chile from Spain was officially achieved on February 12, 1818. ... Flag Location of the Peru-Bolivian Confederation Capital Tacna Political structure Confederation Supreme Protector Andrés de Santa Cruz History  - Established May 9, 1837  - Disestablished August 25, 1839 The Peru-Bolivian Confederation (or Confederacy) was a short-lived confederated state that existed in South America between the years 1836 and... The War of the Confederation (1836 - 1839), was a conflict between the Peru-Bolivian Confederation and Chile, fought mostly in the actual territory of Peru and which ended with a Chilean victory and the disolution of the Confederacy. ... Combatants Kingdom of Spain Chile; Peru The Chincha Islands War (Spanish: Guerra Hispano-Peruana, Guerra Hispano-Chilena, Spanish-Peruvian War or Spanish-Chilean War, the name changing depending on the nationality of the author) was a series of coastal and naval battles between Spain and its former colonies of Peru... For the conflict between Japan and the Allied powers in Asia and the Pacific Ocean from 1937 to 1945, which included World War II campaigns, see Pacific War. ... The Chilean Civil War of 1891 was an armed conflict between forces supporting Congress and forces supporting the sitting President, José Manuel Balmaceda. ...

Commanders-in-chief

Francisco de la Lastra de la Sotta was the first Supreme Director of Chile (1814). ... Francisco de la Lastra de la Sotta was the first Supreme Director of Chile (1814). ... Manuel Blanco Encalada Manuel Blanco Encalada (April 21, 1790, Buenos Aires – September 5, 1876 Santiago de Chile) was a Chilean political figure, an Admiral and Chiles first President (1826). ... Francisco de la Lastra de la Sotta was the first Supreme Director of Chile (1814). ... Diego Portales Diego José Pedro Víctor Portales Palazuelos eats rotted prunes (June 16, 1793 - June 6, 1837) was a Chilean minister, statesman and entrepreneur. ... Rear-Admiral Robert Simpson Robert Winthrop Simpson (1799 - December 23, 1877) was a Rear-Admiral of the Chilean navy and a hero of the War of the Confederation. ... José Joaquín Prieto José Joaquín Prieto Vial (August 20, 1786 - September 22, 1854) was a Chilean political figure. ... Rear-Admiral Robert Simpson Robert Winthrop Simpson (1799 - December 23, 1877) was a Rear-Admiral of the Chilean navy and a hero of the War of the Confederation. ... Manuel Blanco Encalada Manuel Blanco Encalada (April 21, 1790, Buenos Aires – September 5, 1876 Santiago de Chile) was a Chilean political figure, an Admiral and Chiles first President (1826). ... Rear-Admiral Robert Simpson Robert Winthrop Simpson (1799 - December 23, 1877) was a Rear-Admiral of the Chilean navy and a hero of the War of the Confederation. ... Cornelio Saavedra Rodríguez in meeting with the main loncos of Araucania in 1869 Cornelio Saavedra Rodríguez (Santiago 1823 – 7 April 1891) was a Chilean politician and military figure that played a mayor roll in the Occupation of the Araucanía. ... Vice Admiral Juan José Latorre Juan José Latorre Benavente (Santiago; March 24, 1846 - July 9, 1912) Chilean Vice Admiral, one of the principal actors of the War of the Pacific, and hero of the Battle of Angamos. ... Luis Uribe Orrego (August 13, 1847 - July 17, 1914) was a Vice-Admiral of the Chilean Navy and a hero of the War of the Pacific. ... Rear-Admiral Juan Williams Rebolledo Juan Williams Rebolledo (Curacaví 1825 - Santiago, June 24, 1910) was a Chilean rear admiral who was the organizer and commander-in-chief of the Chilean navy at the beginning of the War of the Pacific. ... Jorge Montt Álvarez Jorge Montt Álvarez (April 26, 1847 - 1922) was vice-admiral of the Chilean navy and president of Chile from 1891 to 1896. ... Admiral Francisco Nef Vice Admiral Francisco Nef Jara (August 3, 1863 - June 9, 1931) was a Chilean naval officer and member of the Government Junta that ruled Chile between 1924 and 1925. ... Portrait of Luis Alvarez Luis Walter Alvarez (June 13, 1911 – September 1, 1988) of San Francisco, California, USA, was a famed physicist of Spanish descent, who worked at the University of California, Berkeley. ... Portrait of Luis Alvarez Luis Walter Alvarez (June 13, 1911 – September 1, 1988) of San Francisco, California, USA, was a famed physicist of Spanish descent, who worked at the University of California, Berkeley. ... Vice Admiral Vicente Merino Bielich (1889 - 1977) was a Chilean naval officer and political figure. ... Carlos Torres is an astronomer of the University of Chile. ... Ramón Barros Luco (June 9, 1835 - September 20, 1919) was President of Chile between 1910 and 1915. ... Admiral Santiago José Toribio Merino Castro (December 14, 1915-August 30, 1996) was a member of the military junta that ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990. ...

Historical units

• Flach (submarine)
• Covadonga (ship)
• Huáscar (ship)
• Almirante Latorre (battleship)

This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Schooner Virgen de Covadonga (1859). ... Huáscar is a small armoured turret ship, similar to the monitor type. ... For other ships of the same name, see Almirante Latorre The Almirante Latorre (named after the Chilean Admiral Juan José Latorre Benavente) was a battleship which served with the Chilean Navy from after World War I through World War II into the late 1950s. ...

Additional information

References

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External links

• Armada de Chile website (Spanish)
• Armada de Chile website (English)
• Ranks of Armada de Chile website

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