María Chica

History
Dominican Republic
Name: María Chica
Acquired: April 13, 1844
Commissioned: April 23, 1844
Fate: Unknown
General characteristics
Class and type: Schooner
Tons burthen: 78
Propulsion: Sail
Armament: 3 × 4-pounder guns

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. 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.

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