NewzVille Desk
INS Sudarshini arrived at Antigua on Wednesday after successfully completing a historic trans-Atlantic passage as part of the ongoing Lokayan 26 expedition. The ship was warmly received by the Consul General of India to Antigua and Barbuda, Vijay Tewani and the Chief of Defence Staff of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, Brigadier Telbert Benjamin.
The Ministry of Defence said that the voyage marks the first Atlantic crossing by INS Sudarshini, while the last such crossing was undertaken by INS Tarangini in 2007.
The 19-day long voyage from Mindelo, Cape Verde to Antigua marked the longest leg of the expedition, with the ship sailing continuously under sails through challenging weather conditions.
During the port call, the ship’s crew participated in professional interactions, cultural engagements, and community outreach activities before proceeding to Norfolk, USA.
