Model of Danish ship that landed at Tharangambadi in 1620 donated to Maritime Museum
A model of the Danish frigate 'Elephant,' which arrived in Tharangambadi in 1620, was donated to the local maritime museum. The event celebrated the historical trade ties and ongoing cultural cooperation between India and Denmark.
Why it matters
This donation serves as a symbolic gesture of international diplomacy and historical preservation between the two nations.
A model of ‘Elephant,’ a frigate believed to be the first Danish ship to land at Tharangambadi in 1620 after almost two years of sailing from Denmark, was presented to the Tranquebar Maritime Museum by the Danish Tranquebar Association here recently.
According to historical accounts narrated by the association members, Elephant was part of a fleet of two warships and three merchant ships, which had set sail with the objective of establishing trade links with South Asia. The expedition was commanded by Admiral Ove Gedde. It landed in Tharangambadi on September 13, 1620. The Admiral later entered into a treaty with the Naik of Thanjavur and started the construction of Fort Dansborg in Tharangambadi.
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