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Covadonga Schooner

Chilean schooner "Covadonga" under Carlos Condell's command. It single handedly beat a ship twice its size, twice their weapons and caliber, and twice their men. Condell's victory was known in the entire world and was recognized as one of the best triumphs in naval history.

Wiki about the Covadonga: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_schooner_Virgen_de_Covadonga

War of the Pacific: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Pacific