A British broad beam Leander type.
Built at Mazagon Dock, Bombay. Laid down 1974. Launched 25th October 1976, completed September 1979.
Completed to a modified design with a longer flight deck to permit a Sea King helicopter to be carried, this involved removing the MK.10 mortar which was replaced by one 375mm Bofors ASW RL and installing a larger telescopic hanger much nearer the stern.
Log Book April 1987
India 1981 35p SG1029.
Taragiri (frigate)
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As given by the Indian Post: http://www.indianpost.com/viewstamp.php ... 20TARAGIRI
India’s seafaring traditions have roots in its ancient civilisation. The seals portraying anchors, tools and kitchen implements made of coral and mussel shell, discovered during excavations at Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, bear testimony that Indians were master seafares as early as five millennia ago.
Buddhist inscriptions in Pali and Sanskrit as well as coins and temples in some countries on the Indian Ocean littoral establish that Indian sailed the seas regular for commercial and cultural exchanges. In the most regent times the European Maritime powers were given a stiff battle by the Indian Navy as it existed then under the great Admiral Kanhoji Angre.
During the first and second world wars, the ships of the Indian Navy served with distinction in different oceans of the world. The sinking of a heavily armed Japanese ship by HIMIS BENGAL in the Indian Ocean in 1942 was a daring feat.
The Indian Navy as it exists today, is a manifestation of our ancient maritime heritage and aspirations. The fleet are composed of some of the most modern ships with sophisticated weaponry. It is a hard hitting force fully capable of annihilating threats from the air, on the surface and below the surface of the Indian Ocean the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal during 1971, the operations was a unique achievement. The seas around have always been important to India for its security and prosperity. India occupies a strategic position in the Indian Ocean.
The discovery of oil off the Indian’s coast is very promising. Our exclusive economic zone abounds in sea food and may also have the much needed minerals. The seas hold the key for improving the quality of life of Indian people in the feature. The role of the Indian Navy in safeguarding the national interest and economic growth will thus become all the more important and have bearing on India’s strength and economic well-being of its people. The Indian Navy face the future with confidence. It is becoming increasingly self reliant with warships being built by Indian shipyards. Its personnel are drawn from all corners of the country, from all religions, castes and creeds. They are steadfast in their resolve to meet all challenges, be it an enemy attack during war or rushing aid to civil power during natural calamities and accidents. They train hard and work with a spirit of dedication to make India a great maritime nation.
The Indian Post & telegraphs Department is privileged to issues a special postage stamp on the Indian Navy to commemorate Navy Day which is observed on 4th December every year.
The warship depict is INS TARAGIRI.
Built as a frigate at the Mazagon Docks Ltd., Bombay for the Indian Navy.
15 October 1975 keel laid down.
25 October 1976 launched as the INS TARAGIRI, one of the Nilgiri class frigates. She is named after a hill range in Garhwal, Himalayas in Northern India.
Displacement 2,682 ton standard, 2,962 ton full load. Dim. 113.5 x 13.5 x 4.3m. (draught).
Powered by two Bhepal Eng. geared steam turbines, 31,000 shp., twin shafts, speed 28 knots.
Range by a speed of 12 knots, 4000 mile.
Armament 2 – MK.6 Vickers 115 mm guns, 4 –AK-230 30mm guns, 2 – Oerlikons 20mm. 2 – triple ILAS 3 324 mm torpedo tubes with Whitehead A244S or the Indian NST-58 torpedoes.
Carried one Westland Sea King or HAL Chetak helicopter.
Crew 267.
She is one of the first major warships built on an Indian yard and a modified Broad-Beam Leanders.
After completed a unit of the 14th Frigate squadron of the Indian Navy.
July 1994 she got on fire in which she severely was damaged, repaired and back in service in 1995.
2011 In service.
India 1981 35p sg1029, scott946.
Source: Wikipedia http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz Watercraft Philately 1982/24.
India’s seafaring traditions have roots in its ancient civilisation. The seals portraying anchors, tools and kitchen implements made of coral and mussel shell, discovered during excavations at Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, bear testimony that Indians were master seafares as early as five millennia ago.
Buddhist inscriptions in Pali and Sanskrit as well as coins and temples in some countries on the Indian Ocean littoral establish that Indian sailed the seas regular for commercial and cultural exchanges. In the most regent times the European Maritime powers were given a stiff battle by the Indian Navy as it existed then under the great Admiral Kanhoji Angre.
During the first and second world wars, the ships of the Indian Navy served with distinction in different oceans of the world. The sinking of a heavily armed Japanese ship by HIMIS BENGAL in the Indian Ocean in 1942 was a daring feat.
The Indian Navy as it exists today, is a manifestation of our ancient maritime heritage and aspirations. The fleet are composed of some of the most modern ships with sophisticated weaponry. It is a hard hitting force fully capable of annihilating threats from the air, on the surface and below the surface of the Indian Ocean the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal during 1971, the operations was a unique achievement. The seas around have always been important to India for its security and prosperity. India occupies a strategic position in the Indian Ocean.
The discovery of oil off the Indian’s coast is very promising. Our exclusive economic zone abounds in sea food and may also have the much needed minerals. The seas hold the key for improving the quality of life of Indian people in the feature. The role of the Indian Navy in safeguarding the national interest and economic growth will thus become all the more important and have bearing on India’s strength and economic well-being of its people. The Indian Navy face the future with confidence. It is becoming increasingly self reliant with warships being built by Indian shipyards. Its personnel are drawn from all corners of the country, from all religions, castes and creeds. They are steadfast in their resolve to meet all challenges, be it an enemy attack during war or rushing aid to civil power during natural calamities and accidents. They train hard and work with a spirit of dedication to make India a great maritime nation.
The Indian Post & telegraphs Department is privileged to issues a special postage stamp on the Indian Navy to commemorate Navy Day which is observed on 4th December every year.
The warship depict is INS TARAGIRI.
Built as a frigate at the Mazagon Docks Ltd., Bombay for the Indian Navy.
15 October 1975 keel laid down.
25 October 1976 launched as the INS TARAGIRI, one of the Nilgiri class frigates. She is named after a hill range in Garhwal, Himalayas in Northern India.
Displacement 2,682 ton standard, 2,962 ton full load. Dim. 113.5 x 13.5 x 4.3m. (draught).
Powered by two Bhepal Eng. geared steam turbines, 31,000 shp., twin shafts, speed 28 knots.
Range by a speed of 12 knots, 4000 mile.
Armament 2 – MK.6 Vickers 115 mm guns, 4 –AK-230 30mm guns, 2 – Oerlikons 20mm. 2 – triple ILAS 3 324 mm torpedo tubes with Whitehead A244S or the Indian NST-58 torpedoes.
Carried one Westland Sea King or HAL Chetak helicopter.
Crew 267.
She is one of the first major warships built on an Indian yard and a modified Broad-Beam Leanders.
After completed a unit of the 14th Frigate squadron of the Indian Navy.
July 1994 she got on fire in which she severely was damaged, repaired and back in service in 1995.
2011 In service.
India 1981 35p sg1029, scott946.
Source: Wikipedia http://www.miramarshipindex.org.nz Watercraft Philately 1982/24.