Sinking of Aquidabã

16 April 1894, Anhatomirim, Santa Catarina

Government victory

The government fleet followed the rebels south to Santa Catarina. At night, Gustavo Sampaio and three torpedo boats attacked the ironclad Aquidabã at anchor near the Anhatomirim fort. Two torpedoes hit and she sank in shallow water. The naval revolt was over.

Rebel fleet (Brazil)

1 ship, 1 lost

Ship	Type	Outcome
Aquidabã Sank in shallow water; raised two months later	Ironclad	Sunk

Floriano government (Brazil)

4 ships, none lost

Ship	Type	Outcome
Gustavo Sampaio Torpedo gunboat; led the attack	Torpedo gunboat	Survived

Flotillas and other craft	Number	Lost
Torpedo boats	3	0

Map

Aquidabã breaks out to the south December 1893
Government fleet comes south February – April 1894