She is named after the naval battle of Arica, an engagement between naval forces of Peru and Chile on 7 June 1880. Following sea trials in the North Sea, she arrived to its homeport of Callao in 1975.
Her name originates from the naval engagement at Arica; a battle between Peruvian and Chilean naval forces took place on June 7, 1880. After completing sea trials in the North Sea, she arrived at her homeport of Callao in 1975.