Royal Barges

Small recreational vessel, with 12 oars, built in 1861, during the reign of King Dom Luís, founder of the Portuguese Maritime Museum, for personal use on river trips.

Built in the Oporto Shipyards, in 1831, for the service of Prince Miguel. She was manned by 16 oarsmen, 1 coxswain and 1 bowman. Later she passed to the service of the Minister of the Navy and became known as the minister's cutter.

Built at the Junta do Comércio shipyard, in Lisbon, in 1768 and designed by the shipbuilder at the service of the shipyards, Julião Pereira de Sá. Was manned by 12 oarsmen, at the service of the Lisbon Customs, being used by the Customs Inspector, in the most diverse services.

Built at Ribeira das Naus, in Lisbon, in 1711, by order of King João V, for his own use. She was manned by 80 oarsmen, 1 coxswain and 1 bowman. She is the oldest Portuguese vessel of this type, kept up to this date.

Built in 1790, by order of Queen Maria I, for the use of princess Carlota Joaquina, wife of Prince João, later King João VI. She was manned by 14 oarsmen, 1 coxswain and 1 bowman. A lateen sail could be rigged. 

Built in the middle of the 18th century, during the reign of King João V, for the service of the Royal House. She was manned by 52 oarsmen, 1 coxswain and 1 bowman. She sailed until 1923.

Small vessel, built in 1855, in the reign of Dom Pedro V for the service of Chief of the Naval Staff. It had 12 oars that were manned by 6 oarsmen and their use was exclusive to this general officer.

Small vessel with 6 oars, built in 1956, based on the decoration in the style of the Royal Barge. Belonged to the 1st Training-ship Sagres and participated in several sporting events such as the 1st School Ship Regatta in Dartmouth, England.