INS Sudarshini participates in Grand Parade of Sails at Boston
Boston, July 13
Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Boston on Sunday after her successful participation in the Sail4th 250 celebrations at New York. The ship took part in the Grand Parade of Sails, marking the commencement of Sail Boston 2026, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday.
As per a press release issued by the Ministry of Defence, Raghuram Sastry, Consul General of India in Boston, embarked on INS Sudarshini for the Grand Parade of Sails and the ship's ceremonial entry into Boston. Sailing proudly with the Indian Tricolour, INS Sudarshini passed prominent landmarks including Castle Island and the Seaport District before berthing at Boston Fish Pier.
Joining an international fleet of over 60 tall ships from more than 20 nations, INS Sudarshini is representing India as a maritime ambassador of goodwill during her ongoing Lokayan 2026 transoceanic expedition. Reinforcing the Indian Navy's commitment to maritime diplomacy, international goodwill and cultural exchange, the ship will remain open to visitors from July 12-15, the statement added.
Following successful port calls at Norfolk, Baltimore, and New York, INS Sudarshini's participation in Sail Boston 2026 further strengthens the growing India-US maritime partnership and showcases India's rich seafaring heritage on the global stage, the Ministry of Defence underlined.
The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the US' nation's founding in 1776--the United States of America's Semiquincentennial. For this milestone occasion, a fleet of the world's most magnificent international tall ships and military ships, in an epic peacetime gathering, will sail into the port of Boston as part of Sail250, the Sail250 website states.
Sail Boston is among the elite group of US ports selected to host the Sail250 international fleet, including New Orleans, Norfolk, Baltimore, and New York City.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Nice to see this, but honestly, our Navy should do more port calls in the Indian Ocean region instead of just showing off in the West. We need to strengthen ties with Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Seychelles too. Just my two cents.
Our ship passing Castle Island and Seaport District – so beautiful! I visited Boston last year, and seeing the Indian flag there would have been amazing. This is soft power at its finest. Good job, Ministry of Defence. 👏
As an American, I must say it's impressive to see INS Sudarshini here. The Grand Parade of Sails is a big deal for our 250th anniversary, and having India represented alongside so many nations is wonderful for bilateral ties. 🙌
Lokayan 2026 expedition – such a meaningful name for a goodwill voyage. Our seafaring heritage is rich, from Chola navy to modern times. Seeing the Tricolour in Boston Harbour gives me chills. Open for visitors too, nice gesture!
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