Indian Navy's tall ship INS Sudarshini arrives in Baltimore under Lokayan 26
Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland, USA, on 26 June 2026 as part of the transoceanic expedition Lokayan 26, ahead of Sail250 Maryland celebrations.
Summary
Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland, USA, on 26 June 2026 as part of the transoceanic expedition Lokayan 26, after a passage from Norfolk through the Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) Canal. The ship will take part in engagement and outreach activities ahead of the Sail250 Maryland celebrations commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. INS Sudarshini earlier joined the Sail250 Virginia celebrations at Norfolk from 19 to 23 June 2026, representing India in the Parade of Sail. The voyage has covered more than 13,000 nautical miles in five months from Kochi to Norfolk.
Key facts
- Arrival
- 26 June 2026, Port of Baltimore, Maryland (USA)
- Expedition
- Lokayan 26
- Route
- From Norfolk via the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal
- Sail250
- Commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States
- Earlier
- Sail250 Virginia, Norfolk, 19-23 June 2026
- Distance
- More than 13,000 nautical miles in five months, Kochi to Norfolk
Practice MCQs 2 questions
INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore, USA, on 26 June 2026 as part of which transoceanic expedition?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Lokayan 26
INS Sudarshini arrived at Baltimore as part of the transoceanic expedition Lokayan 26.
The Sail250 celebrations in which INS Sudarshini took part in June 2026 commemorate:
Show answer
Correct answer: C — The 250th anniversary of the United States
The Sail250 Maryland celebrations commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.