Brazilian monitor Javary (1874)

Javary was a Javary-class armored monitor operated by the Imperial Brazilian Navy and Brazilian Navy (before and after the Proclamation of the Republic). Her sister ship was the Solimões. She is known for her armor and powerful armaments for the time. Her service was limited by the inadequate draught for certain stretches of river, and her maneuverability was reduced due to an extremely low side, which meant the ship was used mainly as a floating battery. She was sunk after being shot at by the Fortaleza de São João during the Revolta da Armada in 1893.

For other ships with the same name, see Brazilian ship Javary.
Javary
The Javary sunk by the artillery of Fortaleza de São João (Rio de Janeiro) during the Revolta da Armada.
History
Empire of Brazil
NameJavary
NamesakeJavary River
BuilderSociété Nouvelle des Forges et Chantiers de la Méditerranée
Launched1874
Commissioned1875
Decommissioned22 November 1893
FateSunk in battle on November 22, 1893, during the Revolta da Armada
General characteristics
Class and typeJavary-class monitor
Displacement8,160 lb (3,700 t)
Length240 ft (73 m)
Beam17.70 ft (5.39 m)
Draught12.3 ft (3.7 m)
Propulsion
  • Reciprocating steam engines coupled to two shafts
  • 2,500 hp (1,900 kW)
Speed11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph)
Troops135
Armament
  • 4 × Whitworth 10 in (250 mm) cannons in two twin turrets
  • 2 x 1.5 in (37 mm) Nordenfelt guns
  • 2 x machine guns
Armor
  • Hull
    • 12 in (300 mm) midships
    • 7 in (180 mm) fore and aft
    • 12 in. main towers
    • 3 in (76 mm) deck
    • 4 in (100 mm) control tower
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