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View of Arica, Peru, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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View of Arica, Peru, 1865. Creator: Unknown
View of Arica, Peru, 1865. 'As the seaport town of Arica, near the southern extremity of Peru, was lately the head-quarters and base of operations of the revolutionary faction in that distracted Republic, we give [a view of the place, from a sketch] by Mr. F. E. Wilmot...of H.M.S. Shearwater, when lying in that harbour of the Pacific coast. [It shows]...the port, with its fortifications on the top of the cliff named the Morro Arica, and with a couple of the rebel ships and the British man-of-war in the port at anchor - namely, the Tombez gun-boat on the right, the Shearwater on the left, and the General Azundi in the centre. The Morro Arica is about 490 ft. high, a bold-looking cliff, making a noble contrast with the dull sandy hills in the background. The fort at the top is built of sand-bags, and its armament consists of ten 32-pounder guns, with one antiquated-looking gun which was raised from the wreck of a Spanish ship some twenty or thirty years ago, and has stood on the top of the hill since that time'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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Crisis in Peru - A View of Arica's Turbulent Times
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In this striking photograph, taken in 1865, the Peruvian port town of Arica is shown at a moment of great turmoil. The seaport was then the stronghold and base for operations by revolutionary factions seeking to overthrow the government. This view from atop Morro Arica, a towering cliff that rises some 490 feet above sea level, offers a glimpse into this tumultuous period.
The image shows the port bustling with activity as two rebel ships and Her Majesty's Ship Shearwater anchor in its waters. The Tombez gunboat stands proudly on the right flank, while General Azundi lies at center stage. In contrast to the rugged cliffside fortifications, which are built from sandbags and armed with ten 32-pounder guns plus an ancient relic salvaged from a Spanish shipwreck decades prior.
This photograph provides a unique window into Peru's tumultuous past during this pivotal moment in its history. It is a testament to the power of visual storytelling that even today, we can still grasp the essence of these events through images like this one.
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