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The Sri Lanka Navy ceremonially launched.........

The Sri Lanka Navy ceremonially launched its 100th small boat constructed in its construction yards utilizing its manpower and indigenous expertise and raw material. The ceremony took place at the Welisara Navy camp under tight security. This combo of pictures shows Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa cautiously moving to press the remote control switch to unveil the 100th boat as Navy Commander Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda looks on with Rear Admiral D.N.Dharmaweera, Director General, Engineering Sir Lanka Navy. Pic by Sanka Vidanagama.

 
 
 
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