The two cruisers were in "deplorable" condition, able to make only and in desperate need of new condensers and boiler tubes, but with repairs both were able to participate in the war as part of Brazil's main naval contribution to the conflict.
The two cruisers were in "deplorable" condition. This was able to make only and in desperate need of new condensers and boiler tubes. Both were able to participate in the war as part of Brazil's main naval contribution to the conflict. This was with repairs.