 the peruvian navy (, abbreviated mgp) is the branch of the peruvian armed forces tasked with surveillance, patrol and defense on lakes, rivers and the pacific ocean up to 200 nautical miles (370&nbsp;km) from the peruvian littoral. additional missions include assistance in safeguarding internal security, conducting disaster relief operations and participating in international peacekeeping operations. the marina de guerra del perÃº celebrates on october 8 the anniversary of its creation (1821) and of the battle of angamos (1879). ==history==   the marina de guerra del perÃº was established on october 8, 1821 by the government of general josÃ© de san martÃ­n. its first actions were undertaken during the war of independence (1821â1824) using captured spanish warships. shortly afterwards it was 
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