With the declaration of war by Brazil against Germany in 1942 these vessels were transferred to the Brazilian Navy for anti-submarine and escort duties .
As with Portugal , the British Royal Navy had a number of trawler - type warships on order from Brazilian shipyards .
With the declaration of war by Brazilian against Germany in 1942 these vessels were transferred to the Brazilian Navy for anti-submarine and escort duties .
As with Portugal , the British Royal Navy had a number of trawler - type warships on order from Brazilian shipyards .