INS Sudarshini represents India at Naval Review 250, Sail4th 250, to mark 4th of July; docks at New York

The Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (INS) Sudarshini docked at the ports in New York and New Jersey, representing India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 on 4 July in New York. The vessels are in American waters to participate in the Parade of Sail on the Hudson River.

Prominent vessels are docking in New York to commemorate the United States of America's 250th Independence Day. The Indian embassy in the US shared the picture of the vessel on X, formerly known as Twitter.

"INS Sudarshini enters Port of New York and New Jersey. Indian Naval Sail Training Ship Sudarshini represented India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 on 4 July at New York." Highlighting the vessel's participation in the event, it added: "The three-masted barque stood out as a symbol of India's maritime heritage, flying the tricolour in the Parade of Sail on the Hudson River."

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Lokayan 2026, covering the 10-month-long transoceanic voyage of the ship, underscores the Indian Navy's commitment to maritime cooperation across oceans and navies, the embassy said. Not only this, the Embassy further said the tall ship "continues participation in the Sail4th 250 event, having completed the SAIL 250 phase at Norfolk and Baltimore.

INS Sudarshani's journey

It is pertinent to note that the vessel arrived at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland, on Friday as part of its landmark transoceanic expedition Lokayan 26. The vessel highlights India's maritime heritage and strengthens naval ties between India and the United States.

It is important to note that the vessel reached Baltimore after sailing from Norfolk through the historic Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Canal, passing beneath major mid-Atlantic bridges. The visit is seen as monumental since it is an important milestone in the expedition and underscores the enduring friendship and cooperation between the Indian Navy and the US Navy.

Before docking at Baltimore, the Indian Navy's sail training ship participated in the Sail250 Virginia celebrations in Norfolk from June 19 to 23, joining tall ships from across the world in the Parade of Sail and the City Crew Parade.

The expedition began from Kochi and covered over 13,000 nautical miles over five months. INS Sudarshini is the Indian Navy's sail training ship. The vessel is used to train naval personnel in traditional sailing skills while advancing maritime diplomacy and international engagement.

With inputs from ANI.