South American Ironclad League

The South American Ironclad League was a naval alliance formed in the late 19th century involving South American countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. Its goal was to modernize their navies with ironclad warships—advanced, heavily armored ships revolutionary at the time—aimed at maintaining regional security and asserting maritime strength. The league represented cooperation among these nations to enhance naval capabilities amidst regional tensions, particularly over territorial disputes. Although short-lived, it marked a significant effort by South American countries to modernize their fleets and promote regional stability through collective naval development.