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The Portuguese Navy (Portuguese: Marinha Portuguesa, also known as Marinha de Guerra Portuguesa or as Armada Portuguesa) is the naval branch of the Portuguese Armed Forces which, in cooperation with the other branches of the Portuguese military, is charged with the defence of Portugal. Image File history File links Naval_Jack_of_Portugal. ... Image File history File links Naval_Jack_of_Portugal. ... The multinational Combined Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150) The British Grand Fleet, the supreme naval force of World War I A rare occurrence of a 5-country multinational fleet, during Operation Enduring Freedom in the Oman Sea. ... The Portuguese Armed Forces (Portuguese: Forças Armadas Portuguesas) are divided into three branches: Army (Exército Português) Navy (Marinha Portuguesa or Armada Portuguesa) Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa) In the 20th century, Portugal had only two major military interventions, the first one in the 1st World...

History

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The Portuguese Navy history is connected to the history of Portugal. The first known battle of the Portuguese Navy was in 1180, during the reign of Portugal's first king, Afonso I of Portugal. The battle occurred when a Portuguese fleet commanded by D. Fuas Roupinho defeated a Muslim fleet near Cape Espichel. Image File history File links Wiki_letter_w. ... Events April 13 - Frederick Barbarossa issues the Gelnhausen Charter November 18 - France Emperor Antoku succeds Emperor Takakura as emperor of Japan Afonso I of Portugal is taken prisoner by Ferdinand II of Leon Artois is annexed by France Prince Mochihito amasses a large army and instigates the Genpei War between... Afonso I of Portugal (English Alphonzo or Alphonse), more commonly known as Afonso Henriques (pron. ...

In 1312, King Denis of Portugal decides to give, for the first time, a permanent organization of Royal Navy, with Manuel Pessanha being nominated for the first Admiral of the Kingdom. Events June 15 : Battle near Rozgoni Battle near Thebes Siege of Rostock begins Births November 13 - King Edward III of England Deaths June 19 - Piers Gaveston, favourite of Edward II of England September 7 - King Ferdinand IV of Castile Categories: 1312 ... Dinis of Portugal (in archaic Portuguese Diniz; in English Denis), the Farmer (Port. ...

At the end of the 14th century, more Portuguese discoveries are being made, with the Navy having a main roll in the exploration of the oceans and the defense of the Portuguese Empire. It was the first oceanic navy power. This 14th-century statue from south India depicts the gods Shiva (on the left) and Uma (on the right). ... For additional context, see History of Portugal and Portuguese Empire. ... Maximum extent of Portuguese colonial possessions in the 16th century. ...

Ships and weapon systems

The main weapons systems of the Portuguese Navy are:

Surface Vessels

NRP Álvares Cabral (F-331) participates in a exercise with USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The ship is participating in Majestic Eagle, a multinational exercise being conducted off the coast of Morocco.

• Frigates
  • 2 João Belo class
  • 3 Vasco da Gama class
• Corvettes
  • 4 João Coutinho class
  • 3 Baptista de Andrade class
• Patrol Boats
  • 4 Cacine class
  • 2 Albatroz class
  • 10 Argos class
  • 4 Centauro class
  • 1 Rio Minho class

Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2256x1500, 2355 KB) The Portugese frigate NRP Alvares Cabral (F 331) participates in a exercise with USS Enterprise (CVN 65). ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2256x1500, 2355 KB) The Portugese frigate NRP Alvares Cabral (F 331) participates in a exercise with USS Enterprise (CVN 65). ... Enterprise Logo The supercarrier, USS Enterprise (CVN-65), formerly CVA(N)-65, is the worlds first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the eighth U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. ... For the bird, see Frigatebird. ... The João Belo class, also known as Comandante João Belo class, is a class of four frigates of French design, identical to the Comandant Rivière class, with adequated habilities for tropical climates. ... NRP Álvares Cabral The Vasco da Gama class is a class of frigates, of the MEKO® 200 PN German concept, and are the major surface ships of the Portuguese Navy. ... French steam corvette Dupleix (1856-1887) Canadian corvettes on antisubmarine convoy escort duty during World War II. A corvette is a small, maneuverable, lightly armed warship, smaller than a frigate but larger than a coastal patrol craft. ...

Submarines

• 1 Albacora

The Albacora class is diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) developed for the Portuguese Navy based on the French Daphne class submarine. ...

Auxiliary Vessels

• NRP Bérrio (former-Royal Fleet Auxiliary Blue Rover) fleet oiler
• NRP Schultz Xavier oil recovery ship
• NRP Sagres sail training ship
• UAM Creoula sail training ship
• UAM Polar sail training ship
• UAM Vega sail training ship
• Landing craft
  • 1 Bombarda class
• Survey vessels
• 1 NRP D. Carlos I, ocean survey vessel
• 2 Andrómeda class, coastal survey vessel

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Aircraft

• 5 Super Lynx Mk.95 helicopters

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Future Developments

• 10 offshore patrol vessels of the Viana do Castelo class (NPO 2000).
• 2 submarines of 214/209PN, one more optional.
• 2 frigates of the Karel Doorman class.
• 1 amphibious transport dock designed by HDW.

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See also

• Military history of Portugal
• Fuzileiros, Portuguese Navy Marine Corps
• Destacamento de Acções Especiais, naval commando unit
• Destacamentos de Mergulhadores Sapadores, combat divers unit.
• Ship prefix
• Pennant number

History of Portugal series Prehistoric Portugal Pre-Roman Portugal Roman Lusitania and Gallaecia Visigoths and Suevi Moorish rule and Reconquista Castilian and Leonese rule First County of Portugal County of Coimbra Kingdom of Galicia and Portugal Second County of Portugal Establishment of the Monarchy Consolidation of the Monarchy 1383–1385... The Fuzileiros (Marines) are light-infantry special forces of the Portuguese Navy. ... The DAE - Destacamento de Acções Especiais (Special Actions Detachment) is the Portuguese naval commando elite special forces unit. ... The Destacamentos de Mergulhadores Sapadores (Sapper Divers Detachments) are the Portuguese Navys combat divers unit. ... A ship prefix is a combination of letters, usually abbreviations, used in front of the name of a civilian or naval ship. ... HMS Leeds Castle, launched in 1943 as a corvette with pennant number K384, was redesignated a frigate in 1948 and given the new flag superior F as seen here. ...

External links

• Marinha Portuguesa, official website.