The Navy’s hymn was approved by decree no. 155/93
of June 24th, by the Ministry of National Defense. It translates the noblest
naval traditions at the service of Portugal. It was composed by Marcos Portugal
(1762-1830), with lyrics by Midshipman Moreira Silva.
LYRICS:
" Inspired by dreams of victory.
Audaciously and valorously we sail.
We head for the annals of history
facing ol' Adamastor.
In the verge of the ultimate effort,
we demand a thousand ports of adventure
toughly,
bravely.
Taking our Motherland to the whole world
And when the time
will have to come
We will wait firmly, on the tidal wave…"
Lyrics by Moreira Silva and music by Marcos Portugal
(Published in Diário da Republica, II Série, no. 160, of July 10th 1993, by the Ministry of the National Defense, and in OA1 29/14-07-1993, Anexo - E)
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