India’s maritime heritage predates the age of steel ⚓️
Historical evidence from the Ajanta cave murals (5th century CE) highlights the tradition of stitched ships—vessels constructed without nails, using coir rope, coconut fibre and natural resin 🌊#INSVKaundinya stands today… pic.twitter.com/xHSkDoZG4S
Wonderful to see that INSV Kaundinya is embarking on her maiden voyage from Porbandar to Muscat, Oman. Built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, this ship highlights India's rich maritime traditions. I congratulate the designers, artisans, shipbuilders and the… pic.twitter.com/bVfOF4WCVm
Charting history across the seas ⚓️🌊#INSVKaundinya retraces ancient Indian transoceanic trade routes, sailing from India to Muscat, Oman—showcasing the legacy of stitched shipbuilding and India’s timeless maritime connect with the Indian Ocean world 🇮🇳🤝🇴🇲#IndianNavy… pic.twitter.com/afGQhMCiFV
