Brazilian Naval Revolt
1893–1894
Much of Brazil's fleet mutinied against President Floriano Peixoto and held Rio de Janeiro's bay for six months. The government bought a makeshift fleet abroad, the revolt in Rio collapsed, and the rebel ironclad Aquidabã was torpedoed in the south.
How the fleets moved
Click a route to see which ships made it, or a battle for its summary. Routes are approximate.
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Rebel movement
Government movement
Battle (size: ships engaged)
Routes are approximate.
Battles
In date order.
September 1893 – March 1894
Siege of Rio de JaneiroGuanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro
Government victory; revolt in Rio collapses
10 (1 lost)
