Misión
La "Esmeralda", o la "Dama Blanca" como cariñosamente la llama el pueblo chileno, es el Buque Escuela de la Armada de Chile. Si bien en la actualidad los modernos buques de guerra se propulsan con aparatos de última tecnología, varias naciones, entre ellas Chile, han elegido un velero para enriquecer la formación de sus futuros Oficiales y Suboficiales, porque en sus cubiertas reciben el legado de marinos ilustres y se empapan de tradiciones y experiencias que les permiten realmente conocer el mar.
Cada año la "Esmeralda" lleva en sus blancas velas el cálido mensaje de paz y amistad del pueblo chileno, despertando la admiración y simpatía en cada puerto donde recala.
Durante el crucero de instrucción, los guardiamarinas egresados de la Escuela Naval y los mejores marineros egresados de la Escuela de Grumetes, tienen la oportunidad de demostrar su temple para seguir la carrera naval y la responsabilidad de representar valores culturales de Chile en el resto del mundo.
The "Esmeralda", or "Dama Blanca" as she is affectionately known in Chile, is the Chilean navy's training ship. Although
modern warships use state-of -the art propulsion systems, several countries, Chile amongst them, use sailing ships to
enhance the professional vocation of future Officers and Petty Officers. This is because, on her decks, they receive the legacy of ancient seamen and become imbued with traditions and experiences that teach them to really be able to know the sea.
Every year, the "Esmeralda" s white sails convey a warm message of peace and friendship from the people of Chile, inspiring admiration and affection on her arrival at each port.
During the training cruise, midshipmen who have recently graduated from the Naval Academy, and the best sailors from the seamen training school, are given the opportunity to demonstrate their determination to develop their career in the Navy and to assume the responsibility of acting as representatives of Chile's cultural valves throughout the world.