Vapor Marquês de Olinda


Vapor Marquês de Olinda was a Brazilian steamboat who was confiscated in 1864 by order of Francisco Solano López, who used it as a war ship during the Paraguayan War.

History

This steam was built in the shipyards of Ponta de Areia, Bahia, Brazil, and was named Marqués de Olinda in honor of Pedro de Araújo Lima, Marquis of Olinda. It was a ship of 180 tons of weight built in wood, with an engine of steam of 80 horses propelled by lateral wheels.
Originally the ship made the trips between Montevideo - Buenos Aires and Corumbá with stops in several ports of the Littoral. It was owned by the shipping companies Bernal & Cárrega and Matty & Company, owned by Guillermo Matti.
His capture by the Paraguayan Navy unleashed the War of the Triple Alliance. The Marquês de Olinda was equipped with eight cannons, and took part in the capture of several enemy ships. It also served as an escort of Francisco Solano López, towards the Fortress of Humaitá.
The Vapor Marquês de Olinda was sunk in Argentine waters during the Battle of the Riachuelo on June 11, 1865.

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