O Infante D. Henrique e a arte de navegar dos portuguezes

A solemn gathering of the Club Militar Naval in February 1894 set the stage for a heartfelt tribute to Portugal’s famed Prince Henry, the “Infante Navegador.” Delivered by a seasoned naval lieutenant‑in‑training, the lecture blends reverence with scholarly rigor, inviting an audience of officers and scholars to pause and reconsider a figure who shaped the nation’s maritime destiny.

The speaker weaves together centuries‑old chronicles and contemporary criticism, charting Henry’s dual identity as royal family member and visionary patron of the seas. He examines the early voyages, the birth of systematic navigation, and the cultural currents that propelled Portuguese ships into uncharted waters, while also questioning long‑standing legends. Listeners will gain a nuanced portrait of a man whose ambition sparked an age of discovery, all presented in a vivid, accessible style that brings the Atlantic age to life without spilling future twists. This recording offers a compelling glimpse into the foundations of Portugal’s seafaring heritage.