Portuguese ironclad Vasco da Gama armored belt that was thick on either end and thick amidships. The main battery guns were protected by thick barbettes. "Vasco da Gama" was laid down at the Thames Iron Works shipyard in London, Britain in 1875, and was launched on 1 December 1876. The ship was completed in 1878. She served as part of the coastal defense force that protected Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, and the mouth of the river Tagus. On 26 June 1897, "Vasco da Gama" participated in the Fleet Review at Spithead celebrating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. At the time, the ship was commanded by Captain
2018 CR Vasco da Gama season 2018 CR Vasco da Gama season The 2018 season is Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama's 120th complete calendar year in existence, the club's 103rd season in existence of football, and the club's 45th season playing in the Brasileirão Série A, the top flight of Brazilian football. "Times from 1 January to 17 February 2018 and from 4 November to 31 December 2018 are UTC–2, from 17 February 2018 to 3 November 2018 ." Vasco da Gama joined the competition in the round of 16. Vasco da Gama joined the competition in the second qualifying stage. Vasco da Gama joined