According to Busk (1859) consisted the total Peruvian naval strength of 15 vessels with 104 guns. There were two frigates (1-33 and 1-46 gun), 1-14 gun brigantine, 2 ‘large’ steamers (1-10 gun and 1-1 gun), 4 small and one mail steamers and 5 pontoons. Available were 458 marines (one battalion) and 428 pilots.
Source
H. Busk. The Navies of the world; their present state, and future capabilities. London, 1859.
