Callao Collection

Sailboats in the harbour of Callao in Peru, engraving, 18th century
1721231 Sailboats in the harbour of Callao in Peru, engraving, 18th century; (add.info.: Sailboats in the harbour of Callao in Peru, engraving, 18th century).

Chincha Islands War 1864-1866 between Spain and her former South American colonies
528578 Chincha Islands War 1864-1866 between Spain and her former South American colonies. Bombardment of Callao, 2 May 1866, Print 1868.; (add.info.: Lima, Peru)

The Arsenal Dock - Callao, Peru. circa 1910s

Callao, Peru - English Railway for Lima and Chorrillos and Naval Centre. Date: circa 1910s

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Jesús M. García

Callao, Peru

On The Road To Callao
A painting entitled, On The Road To Callao, Where The Trumpet Fishes Blow, which shows a shoal of red fish in the ocean. Date: circa 1915

Sea-Lion hunt off Callao, Coast of Peru (engraving)
1095719 Sea-Lion hunt off Callao, Coast of Peru (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea-Lion hunt off Callao, Coast of Peru)

Forts and Batteries at Callao (engraving)
1099203 Forts and Batteries at Callao (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forts and Batteries at Callao)

Destruction of the Peruvian Fleet by the Peruvians before evacuating Callao (engraving)
1590276 Destruction of the Peruvian Fleet by the Peruvians before evacuating Callao (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coast of Peru: The Andes, House Tops of Lima, Callao, Forts of Callao
CH448371 Coast of Peru: The Andes, House Tops of Lima, Callao, Forts of Callao, from the Deck of the Prussian bark Rosamunde, 1850 (pencil on paper) by Cole, Seth Jr

A Peruvian Iron-Clad Ship in the New Floating Dock at Callao (engraving)
1610872 A Peruvian Iron-Clad Ship in the New Floating Dock at Callao (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peruvian army destroying its own Fleet
The Peruvian army destroying their own fleet before evacuating Callao, in order to make sure they are unusable by the Chilean army

The Battle of Pacocha - The British Attack Peruvian Ship
The Battle of Pacocha in the Pacific - an engagement between the HMS Shah and HMS Amethyst against the rebel Peruvian ship Huascar off Ilo, on 29th May 1877

The Defences of Callao
Canon Blakeley of the Santa-Rosa battery, being demonstrated or tested for manoeuvres. Date: 1866

Medal Struck by order of the Peruvian Government to Commemorate the Repulse of the Spanish Fleet off Callao (engraving)
1057510 Medal Struck by order of the Peruvian Government to Commemorate the Repulse of the Spanish Fleet off Callao (engraving) by English School

Street leading to the harbour of Callao, port of Lima, Peru (engraving)
6001363 Street leading to the harbour of Callao, port of Lima, Peru (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street leading to the harbour of Callao)

The Recent War in South America, Sketches of the Campaign in Peru (engraving)
1037826 The Recent War in South America, Sketches of the Campaign in Peru (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent War in South America)

The War in South America (engraving)
1060178 The War in South America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South America)

Conflict between the Peruvian Forts and Batteries at Callao and the Spanish Fleet (engraving)
1099259 Conflict between the Peruvian Forts and Batteries at Callao and the Spanish Fleet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Launch of the Iron Floating Dock at Callao, Peru (engraving)
1103450 Launch of the Iron Floating Dock at Callao, Peru (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launch of the Iron Floating Dock at Callao, Peru)

The Chilian Cutlasses Swept The Deck, 1902. Commencing on April 10th, 1880, the Chilean Navy fleet began a light blockade of the Peruvian port of Callao

Avenida Saenz Pena and Plaza Casanave, Callao, Peru, c1900s. Published by Luis Sablich (Callao)

Callao, Peru, under Spanish rule, 1620
Spanish colonial port of Callao, Peru, circa 1620. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

The Spanish ironclad frigate Numancia in the port of Callao, Lima, Peru in 1865. This was the first ironclad to circumnavigate the earth. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Plan de la ville du Callao Relation du voyage
Plan de la ville du Callao, Relation du voyage de la mer du Sud aux cotes du Chili, du Perou, et du Bresil, fait pendant les annees 1712, 1713 and 1714, Frezier, Amedee Francois, 1682-1773

Calle de Lima, Callao, Peru, South America
Calle de Lima, port of Callao, Peru, South America. Date: circa 1910

General view of the port of Callao, Peru, South America
General view of the city centre, port of Callao, Peru, South America. Date: circa 1905

Street scene in the port of Callao, Peru, South America, showing the Avenida Saenz Pena and Plaza Casanave. Date: 1916

View of the port of Callao, Peru, South America
View of the port of Callao, the main seaport of Peru, South America. Date: 1916

Dos de Mayo Monument, Lima, Peru, South America
Dos de Mayo Monument, commemorating the Battle of Callao on 2 May 1866, Lima, Peru, South America. The allegorical figure at the top of the column is Nike, the Winged Goddess of Victory

The South American War: View of the Inner Port of Callao, a Rendezvous for Fugitive Peruvians and Foreigners

Source Size = 5871 x 2105
The Peruvian Ironclad Loa Ashore on Callao Spit, 1866

Source Size = 3954 x 2718
Forts and Batteries at Callao, 1866

Peru - Railway Station
The Railway Station at El Callao, the largest and most important port in Peru. The city is also called Provincia Constitucional, the only province of the Callao Region. Date: circa 1907

Chincha Islands War 1864-1866 between Spain and her former South American colonies. Bombardment of Callao, 2 May 1866, Spanish warships firing on Peruvian coastal defences. Print 1868

South America, Peru, Port city of Callao, gateway to Lima

PERU: CALLAO HARBOR, 1865. View from the Pacific Ocean of the city of Callao with the Peruvian fleet at anchor in the harbor. Wood engraving, English, 1865

PERU: CALLAO, 1881. View of the busy waterfront of the port of Callao, Peru, during the War of the Pacific, 1879-1884. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1881

PERU: BLOCKADE, 1880. The blockade of Callao, Peru, by the Chilean navy in 1880 during the War of the Pacific. Contemporary wood engraving

WAR OF THE PACIFIC, 1879-1884. Peruvians destroying their fleet at Callao to prevent its capture by Chilean forces on the day the Chilean army entered Lima, Jan. 17, 1881. Contemporary wood engraving

PERU: CALLAO, 1881. Dock at Callao, Peru, with a battery destroyed in 1881 by Chilean naval bombardment during the War of the Pacific. Contemporary wood engraving

Racial / Peru / Lima Couple
A Peruvian couple from Callao, Lima

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Callao, Peru - A Historic Port City Unveiled On the road to Callao, a captivating journey awaits. Nestled on the coast of Peru, this vibrant city boasts a rich history and an array of intriguing sights. As you wander through its streets, you'll stumble upon The Arsenal Dock - a testament to Callao's maritime heritage. This bustling hub once witnessed countless ships setting sail towards distant horizons. The English Railway for Lima and Chorrillos stands as a symbol of progress in Callao. Its tracks have connected communities and facilitated trade for generations, weaving together stories from all walks of life. Calle de Lima beckons with its charm and allure. This bustling street is alive with the energy of locals going about their daily routines, offering glimpses into the heart and soul of Callao. Embark on a bus solo adventure through this remarkable cityscape. From colorful markets to stunning architecture, every turn reveals hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Off the coast lies an enchanting spectacle: sea-lion hunts off Callao. Witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat as they navigate the waters surrounding Peru's shores – an experience that will leave you awe-inspired. Delve into history at Forts and Batteries at Callao – evocative engravings that depict tales of battles fought and victories won. These structures stand as silent witnesses to bygone eras etched into the very fabric of this resilient city. Intrigue looms large within Destruction of the Peruvian Fleet by the Peruvians before evacuating Callao engraving – a poignant reminder that sometimes sacrifice becomes necessary for survival in times fraught with uncertainty. Gaze out over Coast of Peru: The Andes, House Tops of Lima, Callao; witness nature's grandeur juxtaposed against urban landscapes painted with vivid hues, and is here where two worlds collide harmoniously under vast skies adorned with dreams yet to be realized.