Museo Corbeta Esmeralda, Naval history museum in Iquique, Chile.
The Museo Corbeta Esmeralda contains a full-scale representation of the Chilean corvette with thirteen detailed scenes depicting maritime operations and daily routines.
The museum commemorates the Chilean corvette Esmeralda, which engaged in a crucial naval battle against Peruvian warships during the War of the Pacific in 1879.
The exhibits present authentic living quarters of commanders and crew members, offering visitors insights into nineteenth-century Chilean maritime traditions and practices.
Located on Avenida Arturo Prat Chacón, the museum provides guided tours every fifteen minutes with audio guides available in multiple languages.
The museum features specific orange lighting in the engine room section, creating an authentic representation of the mechanical systems from the original vessel.
Location: Iquique
GPS coordinates: -20.20936,-70.15162
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:59
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