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Chilean Protected Cruisers

Blanco Encalada Class

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The Encalada was one of the 'Elswick cruisers', and based on the Japanese cruiser Yoshino. She was well armed for their time, but had very high fuel consumption at speed.

General O'Higgins Class

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Like the Encalada, the O'Higgins was designed by Sir Philip Watts. Unusually, she had a wood and copper sheathed hull. Seeing no action she had a long life, and saw out her career as a headquarters ship.

Chacabuco Class

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Chacabuco was another of Sir Philip Watts designs. She was built as a private design, and purchased by Chile. She was based on the Japanese cruiser Takasago.