Mexican naval sailboat docks at Mumbai
“Generations of Mexicans have an emotional bond with this boat. It has been given the nickname ‘Caballero de los Mares’, which means ‘Knight of the Seas’ in Spanish,” said Melba Pría. In its long career, the Cuauhtémoc has visited as many as 59 countries. For its 2017 tour, this naval academy will visit 15 ports in 12 countries. It has already been to Panama, United States, Spain, Italy, Greece and Egypt. On arriving in India, the crew and cadets observed a solemn moment for the young cadet Eva Lidia N., who fell over- board on 11 June 2017 due to inclement weather while performing a manoeuvre of sails. During their stay, the Mexican crew and cadets will participate in activities to bond with their counterparts from the Indian Navy, with the support of the consulate of Mexico in Mumbai. They will also take a guided tour of Mumbai, organised by Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. After India, the Cuauhtémoc will go to Singapore, the Philippines, China, South Korea, Japan, the United States, and will finish its journey at the Mexican port of Acapulco.