About Samudra Pradakshina:
- It was the first ever Tri-service all-women circumnavigation.
- The expedition brought together officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force on a single mission.
- The expedition successfully fulfilled all internationally recognised criteria for a circumnavigation by
- crossing all meridians of longitude;
- crossing the Equator twice;
- crossing the International Date Line; and
- rounding the Three Great Capes - Cape Leeuwin (Australia), Cape Horn (South America) and the Cape of Good Hope (Africa).
- The successful passage through the formidable Drake Passage and rounding of Cape Horn earned the crew membership of the prestigious fraternity of Cape Horners, an honour reserved for sailors who conquer one of the world’s most demanding maritime passages.
- The mission was made possible through meticulous planning, nearly two years of intensive training, and a dedicated 24X7 shore-based support network.
