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[Swaroop Anand @zwerubae]

The lead ship was laid down in November 1987 and launched in February 1991. Due to the breakup of the Soviet Union, the weapon propulsion packages were delayed. Originally planned for commissioning in 1994, the delay meant that the lead ship would be commissioned only in November 1997.

Named after India’s first capital ship, INS Delhi came to life in Mumbai, commissioned by Captain Anup Singh (later Vice Admiral).

[atul kochhar @atulkochhar9]

A forgottenOp pawan braves grave lies in Trincomalee cemetery @Mohd Taj of 1 jak li .Hope our military leaders cam do something to ensure it's upkeep to uplift it from it's current diplated state .!! @37VManhas @atahasnain53 @manojchannan @ravi_satark @SatishV93238831

[Srikant Kesnur @srikantkesnur]

Folks, yesterday at Taliparamba, near Kannur, in North Kerala, I had the great honour and pleasure of meeting a participant in the #NavalUprising of Feb 1946. Thiyyanchery Gopalan Nambiar (lets call him TGN), born in Jun 1926, is all of 98 years. Having heard about him for a few years it was a singular delight to see him fit, fresh and cheerful as I made my way to his home.

TGN had joined the #RoyalIndianNavy or RIN as it was called, as a Storekeeper in May 1945 & despite an engagement term of 10 years, was discharged just a year later, on account of his participation in the Uprising or Mutiny as it was then called.

Posted on a small ship as the Engineering Storekeeper but billetted in Castle Barracks he joined there on 14 Feb 46, just 4 days before the outbreak of the Uprising. Having by then already experienced discrimination and racist behavior, and having been punished for being disrespectful to a British Officer, TGN joined the many young Sailors who were the footsoldiers of the Uprising. He witnessed the pitched batle on the Castle Barracks Ramparts and saw a fellow Sailor (from Palakkad) die in the melee. He experienced all of the five intense days of the Uprising before the Surrender.

While having memory loss issues now and unable to remember much at this moment, his recollections in the 'Malayala Manorama' newspaper just 4 years ago, in 2020, are remarkably sharp and accurate when juxtaposed with other accounts and historical evidence.

The British took swift disciplinary action against the 'mutineers' and dismissed many without any benefits. TGN was one of them.
Thus, at the age of 20, TGN was back home with his dreams blown away. Slowly doing odd jobs he reconstructed his life and then, as his son-in-law Mr Surendran informs me, he became a teacher and spent many years teaching, ultimately retiring in that profession.

Recognition as a Freedom Fighter took many decades after his discharge. In recent years, commemoration and honoring of their service by @indiannavy has been a huge boost to their morale and spirits.

Over the past few years, several historical studies and books have made the case that the Naval Uprising of Feb 1946 was the 'Last War of Independence' or, at the very least, the last decisive push that hastened the end of the British empire. One of the most eloquent and readable accounts has been that of @pramodkapoor published by @RoliBooks. Brushed out of our memory and books, or obscured for long, there has been a revived interest, in recent decades, on this significant event in our history.

People like TGN who willingly sacrificed their future for a cause they believed in, need to be seen as Freedom Fighters. Interestingly, I was informed that the Malabar area, at one point of time, had close to 140 Sailors who had been a part of the Uprising. Today, most of them have passed on and TGN is the last of those surviving in that region, and, possibly among the very few in the country.

Meeting him was a goosebumps moment. It felt like a part of history suddenly came alive and one felt a connection to a distant past. While he is now in no position to remember clearly what happened then, he spoke softly and with a twinkle in his eyes. He proudly mentioned his Navy connection, was very happy that a Navy Veteran of current era had come to meet him and pressed me to have a home made Laddoo while blessing me. He happily listened to his son-in-law and daughter recount his life to me, nodding occasionally. He saw me off with a wave of his hand and a huge smile. I consider myself truly fortunate for this experience.

For an overview of the Uprising this article may be useful. 👇🏻

https://t.co/q79V8n8Uy5

Wishing TGN good health, a Century and more.
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[atul kochhar @atulkochhar9]

Remembering the braves of Op Kokkuvil the valiant HB ops of 13 Sikh li in Jaffna assisted by 10 Para Cdo and IAF this day in 1987 ..

[Mirasy Heritage Management @MirasyM]

@manojchannan @atulkochhar9 Thank you @manojchannan and @atulkochhar9

[atul kochhar @atulkochhar9]

https://t.co/DB9XGIlsFe read about the angst of veterans in this hard hitting article by Neha Mhatre @ op pawan

[atul kochhar @atulkochhar9]

@adgpi On this 37th Anniversary of the induction of the first troops to Sri Lanka on 30 July 1987, as Indian Peace Keeping Force, we pay homage to 1127 brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice . May their valour be one day recognised and honoured by our Nation. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
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[Mirasy Heritage Management @MirasyM]

It's been 37 years since Op Pawan, and to date, it remains largely unacknowledged!

29 July marks the day the ISLA was signed. Let us commemorate the Indian Peace Keeping Force & listen to a tale by Maj Gen @ArjunMuthanna

https://t.co/XFDxWqcLh1

@adgpi @DefenceMinIndia

[Swaroop Anand @zwerubae]

(13/14) INS Sindhurakshak’s name means Protector of the seas. The crest depicts a great white shark on a blue background.

The meaning of the name INS Sindhushastra is weapon of the sea. The crest has a shark with its pointed mouth against a Blue ocean background.

[Swaroop Anand @zwerubae]

(11/14) INS Sindhughosh’s crest has a Basking Shark swimming in the deep blue sea.

INS Sindhudhvaj’s name means Flag Bearer at Sea. Its crest depicts a Grey colour Nurse Shark against the Blue background of the sea.

The meaning of the name INS Sindhuraj is King of the Sea. The crest has a Leopard Shark with its characteristic black spots against a blue background of deep sea.

INS Sindhuvir’s name means to be brave and victorious at sea. The crest depicts a Hammerhead Shark on a Blue background symbolising the deep sea.

[Swaroop Anand @zwerubae]

(9/14) INS Vela’s crest has the stingray, known for its offensive power and aggression.

The crest of INS Vagir crest depicts a sand shark. The sand shark represents stealth and fearlessness, two qualities synonymous with a submariner.

The crest of INS Vagli depicts a Pale-edged stingray swimming in the sea.

INS Vagsheer’s crest depicts a long-tailed shark on a blue background with the blue and white waves of the ocean.

[Swaroop Anand @zwerubae]

(7/14) INS Shishumar’s (S44) crest depicts a Bottlenose Dolphin swimming in the deep sea.

The crest of INS Shankush (S45) name means ‘Ray’ or ‘Beam of Light’. The crest shows a Stingray swimming in the deep blue sea.

INS Shalki’s (S46) crest depicts a common Dolphin swimming in the deep blue sea.

The crest of INS Shankul (S47) has a Skate fish swimming in the deep blue sea.

[Swaroop Anand @zwerubae]

(5/14) INS Kalvari’s depicts a Tiger Shark swimming on Blue and White sea waves.

INS Khanderi’s crest has the wide snouted sawfish over the blue and white sea waves.

INS Karanj crest depicts the whale shark, with its white spots, swimming in the sea.

INS Kursura’s crest has a dog-shark shark over the blue and white waves of the ocean.

[Swaroop Anand @zwerubae]

(3/14) INS Chakra is named after the weapon of Lord Vishnu. The crest depicts a yellow chakra on a sky blue background over the blue and white waves of the ocean.

INS Arihant’s crest depicts the the Vajra, the weapon of Lord Indra, and a fire symbolises the nuclear energy. The crest of the submarine symbolises battle prowess.

[Mirasy Heritage Management @MirasyM]

Stay up-to-date with these brilliant threads by @zwerubae

[Swaroop Anand @zwerubae]

Ever wondered what the crests of the ships of @indiannavy depict?
Continuing the thread about the crests of different ships of the Indian Navy. Covering the submarines in this thread: (1/14)

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[Mirasy Heritage Management @MirasyM]

@zwerubae brings to light another brilliant research! 🥂

[Swaroop Anand @zwerubae]

(12/15) The crest of INS Jalashwa (L41) depicts a hippopotamus emerging out of the Blue and White ocean waves with its mouth open displaying the sharp teeth on a backdrop of Blue sky, indicating the amphibious capability of the ship.

Formerly the USS Trenton (LPD-14), the @indiannavy purchased her from the @USNavy in 2007.

@srikantkesnur

[Mirasy Heritage Management @MirasyM]

A treasure trove by @zwerubae 🥂

[Swaroop Anand @zwerubae]

Ever wondered what the crests of the ships of @indiannavy depict?

A ship's crest (or badge) serves as the vessel's distinctive insignia. A thread about the crests of different ships of the Indian Navy: (1/17)

@thisdayin_IN

[Meluha Maritime @MeluhaMaritime]

Interested in knowing more about Maritime Security Ops and their many dimensions? Cmde @srikantkesnur and @zwerubae with the very spl guest #CaptSureshBabu discuss Indian Navy's Op Sankalp in this episode of #MaritimeConversations.
@YouTubeIndia : https://t.co/an0O970DJP

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[Mirasy Heritage Management @MirasyM]

WHY SHOULDN’T YOU CARRY AN UMBRELLA IN BOMBAY?

Explore the distinctive gothic structures built by the British in Bombay, each with its own quirks with Join Mr. Subhas Rao Mallya.

One notable feature? Architects ensured you wouldn't need an umbrella!

https://t.co/fy4FyHzIfK