Trishna is a Swan 37 yacht belonging to the Corps of Engineers of the Indian Army. The name Trishna means "to thirst for" in the Sanskrit language.[1] The 1970-vintage boat, earlier known as Guinevere of Sussex, was purchased in 1984 from the United Kingdom. The yacht has since been used for long-distance ocean sailing and training. The first of the yachts' journeys after it was acquired was its voyage from Gosport to Mumbai, India. Subsequently, the yacht embarked on its most notable voyage, the circumnavigation of the globe from 1985 to 1987. This was the first such achievement by an Indian crew.[2] In subsequent years, the yacht has been used for international cruises primarily in the Indian Ocean region. The Yacht currently is decommissioned and is displayed as an exhibit at the College of Military Engineering, Pune Museum.
Background
The Indian Army Engineers have been in the forefront of adventure activities in the Country, whether on land, sea or air. They have been the pioneers in Ocean Cruising in India.[3]