The minelayer BZ Cananéia (C 2) of the Brazilian Navy.
Technical information
| Type | Minelayers |
| Displacement | 552 BRT |
| Length | 57.50 m |
| Complement | 97 men |
| Armament | 2 4" gun 4 20mm AA 44 to 50 mines |
| Max speed | 14 knots |
| Engines | 2 sets VTE, 2 shafts, oil 70 ts |
| Power | 2200 HP |
| Notes on class | These minelayers were also capable of minesweeping and were also used as escorts during the war. |
All ships of the Carioca class
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| Cabedelo (C 4) | ||
| Camaqua (C 6) | Lost on 21 Jul 1944 | |
| Camocim (C 3) | ||
 | Cananéia (C 2) | |
| Caravelas (C 5) | ||
| Carioca (C 1) | ||
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Brazilian Navy (more on See all Minelayers classes.
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