The revolt in brazil, a general view of the bay and town of rio during the first bombardment of the city by the rebel forces under admiral mello. Illustration for the graphic, 14 october 1893. Drawn by chevalier de martino. The rebel fleet under admiral mello has fulfilled its threat. It opened fire upon the forts near nictheroy, commanding the entrance to rio de janeiro. After bombarding the forts the guns of the fleet, consisting of the aquidaban, republica and trajano, were turned on the city. The arsenal was apparently the main point of attack, and many shells were thrown at it. The bombardment of the city lasted from eleven o ' clock in the morning until five o ' clock in the afternoon, but little damage was done. Trajano, aquidaban flagship, nictheroy, rio de janeiro arsenal, town of rio. Date: 14 October 1893. The Revolt in Brazil — A general view of the bay and town of Rio during the first bombardment of the city by the rebel forces under Admiral Mello
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