Sri lanka, Feb. 19 -- The 7th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), Admiral Basil Goonesekara passed away on Saturday (17). Late Admiral Basil Goonesekara was born in 1929, and joined the Royal Ceylon Navy as Sub Lieutenant on 23rd July 1951. He was the 7th Commander of the SLN from 01st June 1973 to 31st May 1979.

His funeral was held yesterday (18) with full Service Honours, in keeping with Naval traditions, at the General Cemetery, Borella.

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