Achaemenid navy

Achaemenid Navy
Active525 BC–330 BC
CountryPersia
TypeAncient navy
Size36,000–42,000 men at least (modern estimates)
Central Base
Fleet
  • 1,207 warships and 3,000 transport ships at peak (ancient sources)
  • 500–1,000 vessels (modern estimates)
Engagements
Insignia
Ensign

The Achaemenid navy (Old Persian: 𐎴𐎠𐎺 nāva) was the principle naval force of the Achaemenid Empire which existed between 525 BC and 330 BC.