Downtown Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Capitán Arturo Prat Chacón

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 8, 2026

1. Capitán Arturo Prat Chacón Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[Español:]
Caleuche Miami

Capitán Arturo Prat Chacón
1848–1879

Héroe Nacional de Chile

Representa los más altos valores personales, abnegación, liderazgo y heroísmo, del pueblo de Chile

Busto donado a la ciudad de Miami por la comunidad Chilena residente

Florida, USA
3 de Diciembre, 2013

[English translation:]
Caleuche Miami

Captain Arturo Prat Chacón
1848–1879

National Hero of Chile

He represents the highest personal values, selflessness, leadership, and heroism of the people of Chile.

Bust donated to the city of Miami by the resident Chilean community.

Florida, USA
December 3, 2013

Erected 2013.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 25° 46.65′ N, 80° 11.263′ W. Marker is in Miami, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. It is in Downtown Miami. It can be reached from Biscayne

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Boulevard south of Northeast 4th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami FL 33132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Florida

and on the Gold Coast.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Cuban Salute to the Bicentennial (a few steps from this marker); Plaza Libertador Simón Bolívar (a few steps from this marker); The Torch of Friendship (a few steps from this marker); Juan Ponce de León (within shouting distance of this marker); Biscayne Boulevard – New World Design (within shouting distance of this marker); Tribute to International Trade Pioneers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dante B. Fascell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Port of Miami (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Miami.

Also see . . . Arturo Prat (Wikipedia).

Agustín Arturo Prat Chacón (April 3, 1848 – May 21, 1879) was a Chilean Navy officer and lawyer. He was killed in the Battle of Iquique, during the War of the Pacific. During his career, Prat had taken part in several naval engagements, including battles at Papudo (1865), and at the Abtao (1866). Following his death, his name became a rallying cry for Chilean forces, and Arturo Prat has since been considered a national hero.

(Submitted on April 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Capitán Arturo Prat Chacón Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 8, 2026

2. Capitán Arturo Prat Chacón Dedication Plaque

[Español:]
Busto Capitan Arturo Prat Chacon
Miami — Noviembre 2013
Lista de Organizaciones Patrocinadoras

The City of Miami • Ministerio de Defensa de Chile • Comandancia en Jefe de la Armada de Chile • Consulado de Chile — Miami • Capitania Ultramar “Caleuche Miami” • Chile US Chamber of Commerce — Miami • Buque Escuela “Esmeralda” • Agunsa USA • Macadini Builders • BCI Miami • Salvador Hasbun

[English translation:]
Bust of Captain Arturo Prat Chacon
Miami — November 2013
List of Sponsoring Organizations

The City of Miami • Ministry of Defense of Chile • Commander in Chief of the Chilean Navy • Consulate of Chile — Miami • Capitania Ultramar “Caleuche Miami” • Chile US Chamber of Commerce — Miami • Training Ship “Esmeralda” • Agunsa USA • Macadini Builders • BCI Miami • Salvador Hasbun

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 8, 2026

3. Capitán Arturo Prat Chacón Marker

The bust of Captain Prat, hero of the Battle of Iquique.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 8, 2026

4. Capitán Arturo Prat Chacón Marker

The bust is located in the northern end of Bayfront Park in Simon Bolivar Plaza.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.