Model of Danish Frigate 'Elephant' Donated to Tharangambadi Maritime Museum

The Hindu · india

A meticulously crafted model of the Danish frigate 'Elephant,' the first Danish ship to reach Tharangambadi in 1620, has been donated to the Tranquebar Maritime Museum. The ship, part of a fleet aiming to establish trade, landed on September 13, 1620, under Admiral Ove Gedde. This donation symbolizes the enduring friendship and cooperation between India and Denmark. The Danish Tranquebar Association expressed its commitment to supporting the museum, which chronicles shared Danish and Indian history.