A forgotten picnic a century ago. That’s the Ilha do Engenho’s secret. Ilha do Engenho a small island in Guanabara Bay near São Gonçalo. It holds a special place in Vasco da Gama’s history. In 1901 the Vasco da Gama club celebrated its third anniversary. They chose Ilha do Engenho for a grand picnic. The island then under the Brazilian Navy’s control welcomed civilians. Vasco members and guests enjoyed a day of festivities. A regatta took place. Medals were awarded. The event was photographed. Images show uniformed guards. President Couto Junior himself was present. A remarkable rower resembling Joaquim Carneiro Dias was also there. Did Carneiro Dias join the club earlier than records show? The Ilha do Engenho picnic became a Vasco tradition. This annual gathering fostered camaraderie and club spirit. Ilha do Engenho’s past reveals the enduring bond between Vasco da Gama and its vibrant history. Today Ilha do Engenho is a naval complex. Access is restricted. But the echoes of that joyful picnic remain. They whisper tales of a bygone era. They remind us of the enduring legacy of Ilha do Engenho. This small island holds a big story. It’s a story of tradition. It’s a story of celebration. It is a story of the Vasco da Gama club. Remember Ilha do Engenho. Remember its hidden history.
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