SLNS Ranaviru
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Sri Lanka | |
| Commissioned | 1991 |
| Decommissioned | 1996 |
| Fate | Sunk |
SLNS Ranaviru (Ranaviru, in
Sea Tiger suicide crafts off the coast of Mullaitivu
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On 19 July 1996, SLNS Ranaviru under the command of Lieutenant Commander Parakrama Samaraweera,
Sea Tiger suicide craft which inflicted serious damage and disabled its propulsion. Lieutenant Commander Samaraweera and the crew continued firing her guns and small arms until the disabled ship was hit by a second suicide craft resulting in a massive explosion that sank her. Of the crew of 36 only two survived to be rescued by navy craft. Seven bodies were recovered amidst the sea battle. Commander Samaraweera, who was last seen on the bridge firing a rifle, was listed missing; his body was never recovered and presumed that he went down with his ship. He was posthumously awarded the Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya for his gallantry and promoted to the rank of Commander.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ "LTTE change Vanni landscape". Archived from the original on 2018-05-29. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
- ^ "FEATURESGentle giant who fought to the death". The Island. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
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