10/13/2007
The
Navy ceremonially welcomed the naval ships engaged in the operations
carried out in the deep sea over 1700 kilometre off Dondra that
destroyed the last largest ship ever known which belonged to LTTE
on the last 07th, in a charming but proud welcome ceremony at
the naval Harbour in Trincomalee.
The
perpetual tradition of cheering the ship engaged in the naval
operations out at sea, though not made public, when entering the
harbour and welcoming has this time too was followed with the
attendance of the Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda, the Commander
of the Navy. He capitalised this moment to pass over his deepest
and heartfelt appreciation to the ships' crews for their and dedication
and unwavering efforts of defeating the terrorism by obstructing
the transporting lethal weaponry by means of destroying the floating
arms warehouses.
The
SLN ships, SLNS Sayura (acquired from India), SLNS Suranimila
(acquired from Israel), SLNS ' Sagara" (acquired from India)
assisted by two other logistics vessels, A 520 and A 521 formed
the naval task force participated in this operations. The former
operation which was carried out in the same manner on the 10th
and 11th September 2007 in the high seas 1200 kilometers South
East of Dondra destroyed three arms shipments as well.
The
ships engaged in the former operations were warmly welcomed by
H.E. the President on the last 17th Of September in Trincomalee
amongst a larger crowd of well-wishers.
Sri
Lanka navy has now gained 'blue water" capability for the
defence of the country from the most heinous LTTE terrorism |
