Tag: S.S. Persia

A Voyage to Revolution: Savarkar’s Journey on the S.S. Persia

July 10, 2025

Savarkar: Defining Moments

In June 1906, a young Vinayak Damodar Savarkar stepped aboard the S.S. Persia, setting sail for England. At first glance, it may have appeared to be a student’s voyage in pursuit of a legal education. But this journey would prove far more consequential—not just for Savarkar, but for the future of India’s freedom struggle. Funded…