In a historic feat, Lieutenant Commander Dellna and Lieutenant Commander Rupa A, rider Inv Tarini, crossed the Cape Horn, which crossed the Cape Horn located on the southern end of South America, on Saturday of Navika Sagar Parikrama Second Campaign While sailing in the third phase, A said. Indian Navy statement.
The route takes two sailors through the Drake route, named after the English explorer Sir Francis Drake, who confirmed the existence of an open sea route to the south of South America. It is a trusted waterway known for its extreme winds, huge waves and unexpected weather, stated in the statement.
“Make their successful path an important achievement,” it further reads.
In continuous rains, the sea state 5, 40kns (~ 75 kmph) winds and waves over 5 meters, Lieutenant CDR DELNA K & Lt CDR Roopa A, successfully crossed their names in history. #Capehorn Is located at the southern end of #SOTHAMERICAWhile sailing on the third… pic.twitter.com/n1isyvhgma
– Spokes up (@indiannavy) 15 February, 2025
Authorities have now earned themselves a respected title to be “Cape Hornners”, traditionally a designation given to the elite group of Cifters who successfully navigated Cape Horn under Pal.
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Cape is located more than just 800 kilometers (432 knots) from Horn Antarctica, one of the closest land points of the icy continent. Traveling through this region requires not only exceptional sailor expertise, but also flexibility for the characteristic of the rigorous conditions of the southern ocean.
Navika Sagar Parikram II represents the continuity of India’s efforts to support scientific exploration and cooperation. As officers continue their journey, they will move towards their next destination, carrying forward the objectives of the mission.
Last year, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, head of India’s Naval Staff, flagged off Inv Tarini for the Navika Sagar Parikram II campaign in Ocean Saleing Node, INS Mandovi, Goa on Wednesday.
The first time the global circulation onboard is to be completed by two women naval officers, LT CDR Delna and LT CDR Rupa marking an important event.
The historic journey campaign will be covered by four continents, showing three oceans and three challenging hats in 240 days and traveling 23,400 knots, major milestones in marine history showing scripting and showing the ‘Atammanar Bharat’ initiative.
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