SLNS Sayura is the former flagship and an offshore patrol vessel of the Sri Lanka Navy.
SLNS Sayura, at Colombo Harbour in March 2017
The Sri Lanka Navy is the naval arm of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces and is classed as the country's most vital defence force due to its island geography. It is responsible for defending the maritime bor
Eritrea, 14 September 1943 entering Port of Colombo to surrender following interception by HMS Overdale Wyke of the Ceylon Naval Volunteer Force.
SLNS Samudura, fast gun boats and troopship JetLiner in the Colombo harbour.
Sri Lanka Navy personnel on Independence Day parade.
SLNS Gajabahu (P626), SLNS Sayurala (P623) and SLNS Sindurala (P624) during 2022 Colombo Naval Exercise. SLNS Samudura (P261) also visible in the distance.