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Indian ship of friendship docks in Lanka
The Indian naval sailing vessel 'Tarangini' which has been on a circumnavigation voyage around the world for 15 months is currently in Sri Lanka, its final destination before reaching India on April 25.

Commander of the ship Mukul Asthana said their aim of sailing around the world is to foster friendship across the oceans and that docking in Colombo is a special occasion as Sri Lanka has been a good friend of India. During the course of the voyage the ship has visited 37 ports in 17 countries and taken part in the tall ship races conducted by the American Sail Training Association in the Great Lakes. The ship has a crew of 70.

The ship also provides opportunities for seamen from foreign countries to sail in it and obtain training in leadership, and teamwork. Three men from Sri Lanka are to undergo training in the ship. Pictures show a Sri Lankan soldier on guard duty near the Indian naval vessel and members of the crew.
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