Muscat/New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya, a recreation of a Fifth century Indian vessel built using ancient stitching techniques, arrived at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, today, completing a historic 17-day maiden international voyage from Porbandar, Gujarat.
The vessel sailed from Porbandar on December 29 and covered an ancient sea route of about 1,400 kilometres to reach Oman.
On arrival at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, the INSV Kaundinya received a rousing welcome.
The ship and the crew were received by union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways of India Sarbananda Sonowal.
Azzan Al Busaidi, Undersecretary, Tourism, Ministry of Heritage and Tourism of Oman and senior dignitaries from I...