A Legacy Etched in Salt and Steel The story of the Portuguese Navy is not merely a chronicle of military organization, but a sweeping epic of human ambition, written across the vast, unpredictable canvas of the Atlantic Ocean. Founded in 1317 by King Dinis, it holds the prestigious distinction of being the oldest continuously serving navy in the world. This enduring institution serves as a living bridge between the medieval foundations of a burgeoning kingdom and the modern maritime era. To study its history is to trace the very veins of Portuguese identity, a lineage defined by the rhythmic…