INS Vikrant Memorial Place
| Place | Mumbai |
|---|---|
| State | Maharashtra |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 2016 |
| Museum Type | Military Memorial / Naval Heritage Site |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001 |
| Visiting Time | Open 24 Hours (Public traffic island visible from the road) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Inaugurated on January 25, 2016, by Vice Admiral S.P.S. Cheema, the INS Vikrant Memorial is located at a traffic island on K. Subash Marg, Mumbai. It was established following the scrapping of the legendary R11 aircraft carrier to serve as a permanent tribute to the "Mother" of the Indian Navy and her role in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.
General Collections
The memorial is a structural monument made from the scrapped metal of the original ship. It features a majestic sculpture representing the aircraft carrier, supplemented by commemorative plaques that detail the ship’s battle honors and service history.
Unique Historical Collections
The most unique aspect of this memorial is its physical composition—it is literally forged from the salvaged steel of the INS Vikrant (R11). It serves as a symbolic "return" of the ship to the Naval Dockyard area where she was berthed for decades.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | While the ship itself no longer exists as a museum, many of its primary artifacts (such as the ship’s bell and the Captain’s cabin) were relocated to the Maritime History Museum in Colaba and the Nausena Bhawan in Delhi. |
| Artifacts | Commemorative metal sculpture (made from R11 steel), informational stone plaques, and proximity to the historic Lion Gate of the Naval Dockyard. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 22 2275 2211 (Western Naval Command HQ) |