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INSV Kaundinya

May 28 , 2025 22 hrs 0 min 89 0

The Indian Navy inducted a traditionally built stitched ship as INSV Kaundinya.
It is named after a legendary first-century Indian mariner.
Kaundinya, or Kaundinya I, was a legendary first-century Indian merchant who sailed to Southeast Asia.
This vessel has been designed as per a 5th century painting found in the Ajanta caves.
The ship serves as a tangible symbol of India’s long-standing traditions of the maritime exploration, trade, and cultural exchange
The ship is now preparing for a transoceanic voyage along the ancient trade route from Gujarat to Oman, scheduled for later this year.