Indian Navy to acquire ancient stitched ship
#IndianNavy to induct & name the Ancient Stitched Ship on #21May at Naval Base, Karwar.
Reconstructed from a 5th century Ajanta painting, the ship was built using the ancient technique of stitching, with square sails & steering oars.
A rare feat in our modern shipbuilding… pic.twitter.com/cWn4EGJWac
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