What was the name of the Omani diplomatic ship that sailed to New York in 1840, carrying envoy Ahmad bin Na'aman to ratify the Treaty of Amity with the United States?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. Sultana

  1. Step 1: In 1840, Seyyid Said bin Sultan dispatched his royal vessel 'Al-Sultana' under the command of envoy Ahmad bin Na'aman Al Kaabi to New York.
  2. Step 2: This historic transatlantic voyage made Oman the first Arab state to send an accredited diplomatic envoy and merchant ship to the United States.
Answer
Sultana.
Why not the others: 'Sohar' was the replica dhow that sailed to China in 1980 under Tim Severin; 'Shabab Oman' is the Royal Navy of Oman tall training ship; 'Fulk Al Salamah' is a modern royal transport vessel.

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