It was the first Brazilian ship to have radio telegraphy. It represented Brazil in Argentina and Chile, in addition to other commissions. It was one of the government ships that faced the rebels in the Revolt of the Lash. It was decommissioned in 1931. Construction and design Almirante Barroso was built at the Armstrong Whitworth & Co. shipyards inContinue reading “Almirante Barroso was a protected cruiser operated by the Brazilian Navy between 1896 and 1931.”
Monthly Archives: July 2026
Warship Wednesday 29 July 2026: The Lucky 13
laststandonzombieisland / Jul 30, 2026 at 12:05 AM Here at LSOZI, we take a break every Wednesday to explore the old steam/diesel navies from 1833 to 1964, profiling a different ship each week. These ships have a life, a tale all their own, which sometimes takes them to the strangest places.- Christopher Eger If you enjoy my always ad-freeContinue reading “Warship Wednesday 29 July 2026: The Lucky 13”
The USS Constitution sails past the Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) during Massachusetts’ commissioning in Boston, on March 28th, 2026.
George Washington arrives in Da Nang, highlighting enduring U.S.-Vietnam partnership
30 July 2026 “This visit by the USS George Washington, USS Robert Smalls, and USS Shoup comes as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary,” said U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Jennifer Wicks. “As we mark 250 years of American independence, we are proud to celebrate this milestone alongside our friends in Vietnam. We thank DaContinue reading “George Washington arrives in Da Nang, highlighting enduring U.S.-Vietnam partnership”
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