8th December 1982: On board the Indian submarine ‘INS Kalvari’ when the Indian Navy and Department of posts, India jointly provided a special cancellation, 30 meter under the deep waters of the Bay of Bengal.
This was the India’s first ever under water Special Cancellation was provided to mark the 15th anniversary of the submarine arm of the Indian Navy on 8th December 1982 (Visakhapatnam Naval Base P.O.) It was a tribute to the Indian Submarines and recognition of their courage, dedication and service in the defence of the country.
The picture is of one such underwater cover signed by the dignitaries aboard the submarine, with a dark blue cachet " First Ever Cancellation Underwater "
I have seen covers with only this cachet , but without the signatures.
I want the cover with the signatures of the dignitaries. This is very much in my want list!!!
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