María Chica
Dominican naval vessel
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The schooner María Chica was one of the first armed Dominican naval vessels of the Dominican War of Independence and is claimed to be one of the founding vessels of the Dominican Navy, alongside Separación Dominicana (flagship) and Leonor. She was captained by Commander Juan Bautista Maggiolo during the Dominican War of Independence. Before the war, the schooner was owned by Catalan merchants José and Francisco Ginebra.[1]
NameMaría Chica
AcquiredApril 13, 1844
CommissionedApril 23, 1844
FateUnknown
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| History | |
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| Name | María Chica |
| Acquired | April 13, 1844 |
| Commissioned | April 23, 1844 |
| Fate | Unknown |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Schooner |
| Tons burthen | 78 |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Armament | 3 × 4-pounder guns |