Brazilian government and rebelling fleets challenging each other according to the Dutch newspaper Algemeen Handelsblad dated 8 April 1894

Aquidaban

Republica

An item dated Buenos Aired 7 April reported that the rebels numbering 6.000 men captured Rio Grande. The Aquidaban and the Republica were cruising off the roads. The gunboat Cananca of the fleet of Peixoto surrendered to the rebels.(1)

Note
1. Floriano Peixoto (30 April 1839 Maceio-29 July 1895 Barra Mansa), president of Brazil 23 November 1891-15 November 1895.