Brazilian frigate Nichteroy

For other uses, see Brazilian ship Nictheroy.
The Niterói (center) attacks the 25 de Mayo (right), by Trajano Augusto de Carvalho, 1938
History
U.K. of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves
NameSucesso
NamesakeSuccess
Acquired1818
FateJoined Brazil, 1823
Empire of Brazil
NameNichteroy
NamesakeNiterói
Commissioned1823
Decommissioned1836
FateScrapped
General characteristics
TypeFifth-rate frigate
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement400
Armament36 cannons

Nichteroy was a fifth-rate frigate of the Imperial Brazilian Navy, having been built as a British vessel, acquired by Portugal and later joining the Brazilian cause during the Brazilian War of Independence.


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