During the Brazilian Revolution of 1930, "Bahia" served with "Rio Grande do Sul"—until that ship defected—and five or six destroyers off the coast of Santa Catarina; they were once again commanded by Belford Gomes. Two years later, when the state of São Paulo rebelled in the Constitutionalist Revolution, "Bahia"—under the command of Frigate Captain Lucas Alexandre Boiteux—and other vessels blockaded the rebel-held port of Santos. "Bahia" was under repair from 1934 into 1935. In November 1935, "Bahia" and "Rio Grande do Sul" sailed to Natal, the capital of Rio Grande do Norte, to lend support against another rebellion. As part of their mission, they were ordered to sink the steamship "Santos" on sight, as several escaping leaders of the revolution were on board.