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Founded: 1317

Country: Portugal

About: The world’s oldest continuously serving navy, established when King Dinis I appointed Genoese Admiral Manuel Pessanha to create a permanent naval force.

Legacy: Played a leading role during the Age of Discovery, escorting explorers like Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan. 2 / 8

Founded: 1522

Country: Sweden

About: Established by King Gustav I to protect Sweden’s coastline and maritime interests.

Legacy: One of the oldest navies still in continuous service, with a strong history in the Baltic region. 3 / 8

Founded: 1546

Country: United Kingdom

About: Officially established by King Henry VIII, though English fleets existed earlier.

Legacy: Dominated global waters for centuries, helping build the British Empire and shaping w

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