Story
This warship was built in 1865 by Laird Brothers Ltd. in Birkenhead.
Historical Notes
This vessel had a complement of 193.
In 1865 this vesseljoined the Peruvian-Chilean Squadron under Chile's Rear-Admiral manuel Blanco Encalada for final hostilities against Spain but arrived after action had ended.
In 1877 this vessel was seized by supporters of Nicolas de Pierold, under command of Manuel M. Carrasco.
They raided down the South American coast to Pisagua Bolivia. On 29/05/1877 this vessel was engaged by H.M.S. shah and H.M.S. Amethyst off Ilo Peru. This vessel surrendered to Peru the following day. In April 1879 Peru entered the War of the Pacific with Bolivia against Chile under Commander Miguel Grau.
They sank the screw corvette Esmeralda by ramming on 21/05/1879. On 08/10/1879 this vessel was engaged by the Chilean ships Cochrane and Blanco Encalada off Agamos Point near Antofagasta Chile. Huasar was hit by 70 shells losing her steering and a turret. 64 of 193 of her crew were killed including Commander Grau. This vessel was captured and commissioned into the Chilean Navy.
Owners & Masters
In 1865 she was owned by the Government of Peru.
In 1879 she wa commissioned into the Chilean Navy.
In 1901 she was laid up.
She served as a Submarine Tender 1917-30.
In 1952 she became a museum vessel at Talcahuano Chile.
Masters
Captain Manuel M. Carrasco (1877); Commander Miguel Grau (1879)
Armament
2 x 300 pdr; 1 x 10"; 2 x 40 pdr; 1 x 12 pdr
Name Significance
She was named for the son of the Incan Emperor Huayma.
References
Paine, Lincoln P. (1997)
