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Minas Geraes-class battleship
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Two Minas Geraes-class battleships were built for the Brazilian Navy in the early twentieth century. Named Minas Geraes and São Paulo, these "dreadnought" warships were intended to be Brazil's first step towards becoming an international power, and they consequently initiated a South American naval arms race.
Minas Geraes at speed during its sea trials
Minas Geraes at speed during its sea trials
The launch of Minas Geraes on 10 September 1908. As the ship has not gone through its fitting-out period, it weighed only around 9,000 long tons (9,10
The launch of Minas Geraes on 10 September 1908. As the ship has not gone through its fitting-out period, it weighed only around 9,000 long tons (9,100 metric tons) at this time.
Minas Geraes conducting its gun trials, at that time the heaviest broadside ever fired off a ship
Minas Geraes conducting its gun trials, at that time the heaviest broadside ever fired off a ship
Sailors pose for a photographer on board Minas Geraes, probably during the ship's visit to the United States in early 1913.
Sailors pose for a photographer on board Minas Geraes, probably during the ship's visit to the United States in early 1913.
Brazilian Navy
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The Brazilian Navy is the naval service branch of the Brazilian Armed Forces, responsible for conducting naval operations.
Brazilian warships Dom Pedro, Dom Pedro II, Dom Afonso, Recife, Dona Francisca, União and Calíope passing through defences at The Tonelero
Brazilian warships Dom Pedro, Dom Pedro II, Dom Afonso, Recife, Dona Francisca, União and Calíope passing through defences at The Tonelero
Brazilian battleship São Paulo
Brazilian battleship São Paulo
Battleship Minas Gerais (1910–1952)
Battleship Minas Gerais (1910–1952)
João Cândido Felisberto with reporters, officers and sailors on board Minas Geraes on 26 November 1910, the last day of the Revolt of the Lash
João Cândido Felisberto with reporters, officers and sailors on board Minas Geraes on 26 November 1910, the last day of the Revolt of the Lash