INS Sudarshini leaves Boston after SAIL 250 events under Lokayan 26
Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini departed Boston, USA on 25 July 2026 as part of its ongoing Lokayan 26 voyage, after representing India at the SAIL 250 celebrations and the International Naval Review 250.
Summary
During its US stay the ship took part in SAIL 250 events at Norfolk, Baltimore, New York and Boston, hosting dignitaries, Indian diaspora members and foreign naval delegations. It has now set course for Ponta Delgada in the Azores (Portugal).
Key facts
- Ship
- INS Sudarshini – Indian Navy sail training ship
- Voyage
- Lokayan 26
- Departed
- Boston, USA – 25 July 2026
- Events
- SAIL 250 and International Naval Review 250
- US ports
- Norfolk, Baltimore, New York, Boston
- Next port
- Ponta Delgada, Azores (Portugal)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Q1
INS Sudarshini, which departed Boston on 25 July 2026 under 'Lokayan 26', is the Indian Navy's:
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Correct answer: A — Sail training ship
INS Sudarshini is the Indian Navy's sail training ship; it represented India at SAIL 250 and the International Naval Review 250 in the USA.