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Alan Henricus and his Naval Lineage … From Ceylon to Australia Source:Thuppahis An Essay from Lt Jonathan Wills at https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-08-23/golden-opportunity-sri-lanka .. sent to TPS by Joe Paiva A deployment to Sri Lanka was like an episode of Who Do You Think You Are? for public affairs officer Lieutenant Jonathan Wills, as he uncovered surprising details of his family history during Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE). tHE WILLS BLOKE 234 Lieutenant Jonathan Wills visits Henricus Avenue, Colombo, which is named after his grandfather. “Even though I’ve lived my whole life in Australia, I’m also very proud of my Sri Lankan heritage,” Lieutenant Wills said. “When I joined the Navy Reserve two years ago, I never expected one day I’d visit my mother’s homeland for a Defence diplomacy activity. The last time I was in Sri Lanka I was five years old. Now, …. [ today in August 2024] …… I’ve just called my mum from the middle of ...

Aug 25, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Henricus Avenue, Naval Historical Collection, Northeast Indian Ocean, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Ceylon Navy, Sri Lanka Navy

A golden opportunity in Sri Lanka – By Lieutenant Commander Emma Anderson Lieutenant Jonathan Wills visits Henricus Avenue, Colombo, which is named after his grandfather. Lieutenant Jonathan Wills visits Henricus Avenue, Colombo, once home to his mother’s family and which now bears the family name. Photos: Petty Officer Bradley Darvill Source : defence.gov.au A deployment to Sri Lanka was like an episode of Who Do You Think You Are? for public affairs officer Lieutenant Jonathan Wills, as he uncovered surprising details of his family history during Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE). “Even though I’ve lived my whole life in Australia, I’m also very proud of my Sri Lankan heritage,” Lieutenant Wills said. “When I joined the Navy Reserve two years ago, I never expected one day I’d visit my mother’s homeland for a Defence diplomacy activity. “The last time I was in Sri Lanka I was five years old. Now, I’ve just called my ...

Aug 24, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Australian National Maritime Museum, British Empire Games 1938, Commonwealth Games Sri Lanka, Defence diplomacy activity, Family history in Sri Lanka, Henricus Avenue Colombo, Indian Ocean region security, Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE), Lieutenant Jonathan Wills, Military camera team leader, Naval Historical Collection, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Ceylon Navy, Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka-Australia cooperation, Sri Lankan cuisine in Australia, Sri Lankan heritage, Sri Lankan migration to Australia, Sri Lankan police officer heritage, Sri Lankan-Australian relations

Sri Lanka: Our Foreign Minister Deshamannya Luxman Kadirgamar Who Molded Us-by Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne Source:twa.com.pk (Retired from Sri Lanka Navy) The Sri Lanka High Commissioner to Pakistan 19th Death Anniversary of Minister Deshamannya Luxman Kadirgamar, PC, MP We miss the Minister who groomed us. I think it’s the same feeling to all young diplomats (both ladies and gentlemen) whom he has recruited when he was the Minister more than 20 years ago. It was 19 years ago, I was Commanding SLNS Sauyra , the flag ship of Sri Lanka Navy stationed at Colombo harbour. I had just returned from India after finishing my tenure as Defence Adviser at our High Commission in New Delhi. Our task was to sail into deep sea towards equator in search of LTTE arms smuggling ships. We use to patrol for 21 days and we were in harbour for ten days for our much ...

Aug 12, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Admiral Wijegunaratne, Karachi University, Madras University, MPhil in Defence and Strategic Studies, Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner

SRI LANKA NEWS (JULY 2024) Compiled by Victor Melder In a remarkable dive that highlighted historical reverence, the Diving Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy on 30th June 2024 explored the sunken remains of HMS Hermes, a fascinating and historic World War II shipwreck off Batticaloa. The event, which took place in the eastern seas, was joined by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and former Commander of the Navy, Admiral Piyal De Silva (Retd). During the World War II, HMS Hermes was targeted and ultimately sunk by Japanese aircraft. During the Second World War, following the Japanese bombing of Colombo on 05th April 1942, the Royal Navy’s HMS Hermes and HMAS Vampire, stationed in the South Sea area of Trincomalee, were sunk by aerial attacks on 09th April 1942. Under the directives of Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, a seasoned diving expert, the Navy Diving Unit conducted ...

Jul 31, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged Admiral Piyal De Silva, Police Headquarters sources, Ranil Wickremesinge, Ruwan Wijewardene, Sri Lanka Navy, SRI LANKA NEWS, Sri Lanka›s tourism, Vidura Wickremanayake

Tribute to My Mother and Salute to Our Medical Staff- by Ravindra C Wijegunaratne Source:Srilankaguardian My late mother was a nurse, a woman of exceptional beauty and strength. She dedicated 41 years to government service and reached the pinnacle of her profession before retiring and working abroad. She spent a few years in Norway and Saudi Arabia before returning home to Sri Lanka after the tragic loss of our sister in a Russian accident. For the next 20 years, she worked tirelessly in private hospitals across the country, including Nawaloka, Asiri, Central, Delmon in Colombo, and Philips in Kalutara, near our home in Matugama. Her final assignment was at Philips Hospital, where she trained young nurses. Despite her reluctance, she retired at the age of 80. Sadly, she passed away at the age of 83. More than the earnings, her true passion was the work she did and teaching young ...

May 12, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Navy hospital, Ravindra C Wijegunaratne, Sri Lanka Navy

Anchorage: Home for Brave Sailors Wounded in Action-by Ravindra C Wijegunaratne Basnayaka and Piyasingha : Long live our War Heroes. [ Photo: Sri Lanka Guardian] Source:Slguardian In commemoration of Ranaviru month, a time dedicated to honouring the sacrifices made by military and police personnel for the country, we turn our attention to a remarkable story of resilience and compassion. Today, we shine a light on “Anchorage,” a permanent home for two critically wounded sailors located at Walisara, Sri Lanka. This facility serves as a sanctuary for naval personnel who have sustained severe disabilities in the line of duty. Anchorage, an exquisite eco-friendly building constructed by the Navy Civil Engineers, stands proudly adjacent to the Aqua Golf Driving Range, providing a scenic view of the lake. It was made possible through generous funding by the SLN Seva Wanitha Unit and was officially inaugurated by the then Navy Commander, Admiral Piyal De ...

May 11, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Navy Civil Engineers, Seva Wanitha Unit, Sri Lanka Navy

Don’t cry for me Sri Lanka-by Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne Why sea turtles and dolphins drying in our waters last month? Source:Srilankaguardian I am an ex-SBS person, member of elite Sri Lanka Navy Special Boats Squadron, the Naval Commando unit. When our country fought against LTTE, our small groups were deployed in enemy beaches for reconnaissance. These highly trained four-man group of SBS personnel infiltrate in to enemy held area discreetly under cover of darkness. They stay there either for reconnaissance or to establish an “Catche” of ammunition and other supplies required for future operations in the area. When such risky clandestine operation was conducted those days, when I was CO SBS, committing my best men for these operations, I also go into a cell, staying day and night sleeping in operations room next to our secure communication set, eating the same rations my boys eat out at enemy held ...

May 4, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Galleface, Panadura beach, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Sri Lanka Navy

Sri Lanka Navy brings ashore seized ICE, heroin worth Rs. 3.7 billion- By DARSHANA SANJEEWA BALASURIYA Source:Dailymirror Galle, April 14 (Daily Mirror) – The Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore the seized narcotics, including 179 kgs and 906 gms of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) and 83 kgs and 582 gms of heroin, which were seized yesterday in the seas approximately 133 nautical miles (about 246 kms) off Dondra, south of Sri Lanka. The consignment of drugs, with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 3,798 million, was seized during an intelligence operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy. A local multi-day fishing trawler, carrying six persons was intercepted during the operation. In addition, another local one-day fishing trawler with four persons was seized, suspected to be awaiting a mid-sea exchange of narcotics. The Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship (SLCG) Samudraraksha played a crucial role in arresting the suspects and seizing the narcotics on ...

Apr 15, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Priyantha Perera, Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship, Sri Lanka Navy

සයුරේ විකුම් පෑ නාවික හමුදාවේ විශේෂ යාත්‍රා බලගනයට ජනාධිපති වර්ණ – Sri Lanka Navy | Rupavahini News ...

Mar 3, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Sri Lanka Navy

Maritime security – Technology, capacity building and collaboration the way forward: Vice Admiral Perera Image Source:Themorning Source:Themorning Climate change-related issues and HA/DR will be key issues in future SLN looking to improve underwater domain awareness Need a purpose built multi-role vessel to respond to maritime emergencies, SAR Command and control synergy, air defence, anti-submarine warfare capacity building needed Image Source:Themorning The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) turned 73 last December and is going through an evolutionary period. The navy patrols Sri Lanka’s furthest ocean frontier, acts as our ambassador, and conducts constabulary missions which safeguard Sri Lankan interests. For a relatively small navy, the SLN has over the last decade re-emerged, playing a regional role and punching above its weight by patrolling distant waters used for narcotics trafficking that are seldom patrolled by other powerful navies. It has also become a first responder to maritime emergencies and has gained experience ...

Jan 7, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Priyantha Perera, Sri Lanka Air Force, Sri Lanka Navy