Imperial Brazilian Navy
| Imperial Brazilian Navy Armada Nacional |
|
|---|---|
| Active | 1822–1889 |
| Country |
 Empire of Brazil
|
| Type | Navy |
| Role | Protecting the Empire of Brazil and its interests by using naval forces. |
| Engagements |
War of Independence of Brazil Confederation of the Equator Cisplatine War Ragamuffin War Cabanagem Revolt Sabinada Revolt Balaiada Revolt Platine War Uruguayan War Paraguayan War |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-Chief |
 The Emperor of Brazil
|
| Notable commanders |
Marquis of Tamandaré Baron of Amazonas John Pascoe Grenfell Viscount of Inhaúma |
| Insignia | |
| Navy Ensign | .svg) |
| Naval Jack |  |
The Imperial Brazilian Navy (Portuguese: Armada Nacional, commonly known as Armada Imperial) was the navy created at the time of the independence of the Empire of Brazil from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves. It existed between 1822 and 1889 during the vigency of the constitutional monarchy. The Navy was formed almost entirely by ships, staff, organizations and doctrines proceeding from the transference of the Portuguese Royal Family in 1808. Some of its members were native-born Brazilians, who under Portugal had been forbidden to serve. Other members were Portuguese who adhered to the cause of separation and German and Irish mercenaries. Some establishments created by King João VI were used and incorporated. Under the reign of Emperor Pedro II the Navy was greatly expanded to become the fifth most powerful navy in the world and the armed force more popular and loyal to the Brazilian monarchy. The republican coup d'état in 1889, led by army men, put an end to the Imperial Navy that fell into decay until the new century.
The Imperial Navy came into being with the independence of the country in 1822 to fight and to expel the Portuguese troops dispersed by the territory. The transfer of the Portuguese monarchy to Brazil in 1808 during the Napoleonic wars resulted in the transfer of a large part of the structure, personnel and ships of the Portuguese Navy. These became the core of the recently created Imperial Navy. A number of establishments previously created by King John were incorporated into the navy such as the Department of Navy, Headquarters of the Navy, the Intendancy and Accounting Department, the Arsenal (Shipyard) of the Navy, the Academy of Navy Guards, the Naval Hospital, the Auditorship, the Supreme Military Council, the powder plant, and others. Due to the necessity of the war, its initial contingent was formed by Brazilians, Portuguese who joined the independence and mainly by foreign mercenaries. The Brazilian-born Captain Luís da Cunha Moreira was chosen as the first minister of the Navy on October 28, 1822.
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