India, Dec. 23 -- Indian Navy's pioneering stitched sailing vessel, INSV Kaundinya, will undertake her maiden overseas voyage on December 29, 2025, marking a major milestone in reviving India's ancient shipbuilding and seafaring traditions. The vessel will be flagged off from Porbandar, Gujarat, bound for Muscat, Oman, symbolically retracing historic maritime routes that linked India with the wider Indian Ocean world for centuries.
Inspired by depictions of ancient Indian ships and constructed entirely using traditional stitched-plank techniques, INSV Kaundinya represents a unique blend of history, craftsmanship, and modern naval expertise. Unlike contemporary vessels, her wooden planks are stitched together with coconut coir rope and seal...