Maritime
Museum
India
reckoned as the top
ten naval power in the
world owes its credit
to dedication and selfless
services rendered by
the brave men of India's
formidable naval force.
It
is of significance for
civilians to understand
the value of existence
of such a force, which
plays a crucial role
in safeguarding territorial
waters of India.
The
Maritime Museum, located
at INS Dronacharya in
Kochi throws light on
the genesis, history,
evolution and landmarks
of the Indian Navy.
Step
into the Maritime Museum
to have a feel of the
great maritime heritage
of Indian Navy, which
dates back to Indus
Valley civilizations;
Kerala's trade links
with Arabs, its famous
maritime hero Kunjali
Marakkar; Influence
of India's maritime
power in South East
Asia; Colonization of
Indian sub-continent
by European powers.
At
the museum, the visitors
are enlightened on the
evolution of the navy
since 1612, when the
Indian Marine was established
in Surat.
Another
section of the museum
presents interesting
aspects of shipbuilding
activities in India.
It unravels India's
prowess in shipbuilding,
which took its culture
to the shores of Java,
Sumatra and Bali between
3rd century BC and 12th
century AD.
The
museum also has a section,
which highlights Indian
Navy's share of glory,
when it took on its
aggressors and eventually
emerged victorious in
the end.
These
include details of Junaghad
operation, the Goa liberation,
Indo-Pak conflicts of
1965 and 1971, Operation
Cactus, Operation Pawan
and the strategic maneuvers
during Kargil. |
