Pakistan Navy submarine "Hangor", which in a gallantry act during 1971 Indo-Pak war sank the balckwood class Indian Navy ship 'Kukri' near Indian coast on the night of December 9, 1971, has been placed at Pakistan Maritime Museum for general public, says a Press Release.
A ceremony was held at Pakistan Maritime Museum on Monday, which was graced by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir, the release said. Speaking on the occasion, the Naval Chief said that submarine squadron of Pakistan Navy had come a long way over the last four decades and now transformed into a full-fledged potent arm.
Today's occasion also reminds us of the responsibilities and the trust reposed by our nation for the maritime defence of the country, he added. He said that addition of this historical submarine has made Pakistan Maritime Museum one of its kinds. It will act as aesthetic interface between navy and general public and certainly inspire and educate the younger generation, he added.
The release said that Chief of the Naval Staff paid rich tribute to the high level of professionalism of the Submarine Hangor crew, including Commander Ahmed Tasnim who was later made Vice Admiral and Commanded the Naval Fleet.
Earlier, Director General Pakistan Maritime Museum Commodore (Retd) Jamal Abdullah apprised the audience about the project of placing submarine at the museum. He also shed light on the historical significance of the submarine.-PR
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