INS Sudarshini joins Grand Parade of Sails at Sail Boston 2026
Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini took part in the Grand Parade of Sails marking the start of Sail Boston 2026 on 12 July 2026, during her Lokayan 26 expedition.
Summary
Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Boston on 12 July 2026 and took part in the Grand Parade of Sails marking the start of Sail Boston 2026, after joining the Sail4th 250 celebrations in New York. INS Sudarshini sailed with an international fleet of over 60 tall ships from more than 20 nations during her Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition, with Consul General of India in Boston Raghuram Sastry on board. The ship, which earlier called at Norfolk, Baltimore and New York, stayed open to visitors from 12 to 15 July 2026.
Key facts
- Ship
- INS Sudarshini (sail training ship)
- Event
- Grand Parade of Sails, start of Sail Boston 2026; arrived 12 July 2026
- Expedition
- Lokayan 26
- Fleet
- 60+ tall ships from 20+ nations
- Earlier port calls
- Norfolk, Baltimore, New York (Sail4th 250)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Under which expedition did INS Sudarshini take part in the Grand Parade of Sails at Sail Boston 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Lokayan 26
INS Sudarshini participated as part of her Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition.