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World War II Bunkers
World War II Bunkers The World War II Bunkers at the Indian Naval Maritime Museum were built by the British before World War II as a defensive measu...
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Artifacts of India's Naval Legacy
Explore weapons, navigation instruments, historic vessels, maritime trade exhibits, and rare objects preserved across India's naval story.
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Sea King Helicopter
The Sea King is a multi-role naval helicopter that served as one of the most important helicopters in the Indian Navy for several decades. Introduced ...
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BANSHEE EAT
The Banshee EAT is an unmanned aerial target drone used by the Indian Navy and other armed forces for air defence training and weapon testing. Rather ...
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MR-104 Radar Antenna
The exhibit shown in the Indian Naval Maritime Museum is the MR-104 Radar Antenna, a naval fire-control radar used by warships to accurately track tar...
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AK-230 Naval Gun Mount
AK-230 Naval Gun Mount – Detailed Summary The exhibit in the Indian Naval Maritime Museum is the AK-230, a Soviet-designed twin-barrel naval gun sy...
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RZ-13 Surface-to-Air Missile
The exhibit shown at the Indian Naval Maritime Museum is the RZ-13 Surface-to-Air Missile, a Soviet-designed naval air-defence missile developed to pr...
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Mark 44 Torpedo
The exhibit shown at the Indian Naval Maritime Museum is the Mark 44 (Mk 44) Torpedo, a lightweight anti-submarine torpedo developed during the Cold W...
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P-21 Surface-to-Surface Missile
The exhibit shown at the Indian Naval Maritime Museum is the P-21 Surface-to-Surface Missile, a Soviet-designed anti-ship cruise missile developed to ...
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P-15 Termit (SS-N-2 Styx) Anti-Ship Missile
The P-15 Termit, known by NATO as SS-N-2 Styx, was one of the world's first successful anti-ship guided missiles. Developed by the Soviet Union in the...
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40/60 Gun (Bofors)
The 40/60 Bofors Gun is a 40 mm anti-aircraft gun designed to defend ships and installations against enemy aircraft. It remains in service on various ...
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INS Godavari (F20)
INS Godavari (F20) was the lead ship of the Godavari-class guided missile frigates of the Indian Navy. Built by Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai, it was t...
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INS Talwar (F40)
INS Talwar is a Talwar-class stealth guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy. It is a modified Krivak-class warship designed and built by Russia for...
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INS Delhi (D61)
INS Delhi (D61) is the lead ship of the Delhi-class guided missile destroyers of the Indian Navy. Built by Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai, the ship was ...
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Range Finder
The Range Finder was a vital fire-control instrument used by the Indian Navy's coastal defence batteries. It was operated alongside 6-inch coastal art...
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PK-16 Chaff Launcher
The PK-16 Chaff Launcher is a naval defensive countermeasure system designed to protect warships from incoming anti-ship missiles. It is an important ...
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SEA EAGLE MISSILE
Sea Eagle Missile is a British-origin air-to-surface anti-ship missile developed by British Aerospace Dynamics. Key Features Type: Air-to-Surface ...
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PBGM (Processed Based Ground Mine)
The PBGM (Processed Based Ground Mine) is an advanced intelligent naval mine developed by NSTL (Naval Science & Technological Laboratory), Visakhapatn...
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DC MK-11 – Anti-Submarine Depth Charge
The DC MK-11 (Depth Charge Mark-11) is an anti-submarine weapon used by the Indian Navy to detect and destroy enemy submarines operating underwater. ...
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Depth Charges
Depth Charges The information board describes Depth Charges, a classic anti-submarine warfare (ASW) weapon used by naval forces to detect and destro...
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TEM-3 Sweep Diverter
The TEM-3 Sweep Diverter is an important component of a naval mine-sweeping system used by minesweeper vessels. It forms part of the TEM-3 magnetic sw...
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Rocket Launcher WM-18A
The WM-18A Rocket Launcher is an 18-barrel naval rocket launching system designed to provide powerful fire support during amphibious and anti-submarin...
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Diving Bell
The Diving Bell is an underwater inspection device used by naval divers to examine parts of a ship that remain submerged below the waterline. Before m...
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Underwater Mine
The Underwater Mine is a powerful naval weapon designed to damage or destroy enemy ships operating in strategic maritime areas. These mines are typica...
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12 Pounder Gun
The 12 Pounder Gun was originally designed as a field artillery weapon and was later adapted for anti-aircraft defense. Known for its reliability and ...
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2M-3M Anti-Aircraft Gun
The 2M-3M Anti-Aircraft Gun is a twin-barrel naval weapon system designed to defend ships against low-flying enemy aircraft and helicopters. Mounted a...
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Limbo Anti-Submarine Projectile
The Limbo was a ship-launched anti-submarine weapon system developed to detect and destroy enemy submarines. Widely used by several navies during the ...
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6-Inch Coastal Defense Gun Barrel (1904)
The 6-inch gun barrel on display at the Indian Naval Maritime Museum is a significant artifact of India's coastal defense heritage. Originally brought...
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20mm Gun (Hispano)
20mm Gun (Hispano) The 20mm Hispano Gun was a rapid-firing automatic anti-aircraft weapon widely used by naval forces during the mid-20th century. ...
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Three-Dimensional Navy
The Three Dimensional Navy exhibit highlights the Indian Navy’s capability to operate effectively across all three domains of maritime warfare—sur...
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Ancient and Modern Ship Building
Kerala has a rich maritime heritage that stretches back centuries, with shipbuilding playing a vital role in its trade, economy, and cultural exchange...
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Evolution of Kochi Port
The Evolution of Kochi Port exhibit traces the remarkable transformation of Kochi from a historic coastal trading centre into one of India’s most im...
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Anglo-French Maritime Struggle
The Anglo-French Maritime Struggle exhibit illustrates a significant chapter in the history of European rivalry along the Malabar Coast. During the ei...
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French & British Ships at War
This impressive three-dimensional relief depicts a naval battle between British and French warships off the Malabar Coast during the colonial era. The...
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Arrival of the Dutch in Kerala
Arrival of the Dutch in Kerala This exhibit illustrates the arrival of the Dutch East India Company on the Malabar Coast and its significant influe...
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Kunjali Marakkar – The Legendary Naval Commander of Kerala
This exhibit honors the Kunjali Marakkars, the famous hereditary admirals of the Zamorin (Samoothiri) rulers of Calicut, who played a crucial role in ...
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Arrival of Vasco da Gama
Arrival of Vasco da Gama This exhibit commemorates one of the most significant events in maritime history—the arrival of the Portuguese explorer ...
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Gujarati Pilot (Kanji Malam)
Gujarati Pilot (Kanji Malam) This exhibit highlights the important contribution of the Gujarati navigator Kanji Malam, the experienced sailor belie...
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Spice Trade
This exhibit highlights the historic spice trade that made Kerala one of the most sought-after regions in the world. For centuries, Kerala was renowne...
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Gateway of Religion
Gateway of Religion – Kerala as the Crossroads of Faiths This exhibit illustrates Kerala’s historic role as a gateway through which major world...
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Ports of Kerala
Ports of Kerala This exhibit highlights the rich maritime heritage of Kerala by depicting the evolution of its ancient and medieval seaports, which...
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Ancient Sea Trade Routes
This exhibit illustrates the historic maritime routes that connected India with Europe, Arabia, Africa, and East Asia, highlighting the importance of ...
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INS Viraat
INS Viraat INS Viraat (R22) was one of the most iconic aircraft carriers in the history of the Indian Navy. Originally commissioned into the Royal ...
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Gyro Repeater
Gyro Repeater The Gyro Repeater is a navigational instrument used on ships to display the heading information generated by the vessel’s master gy...
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Engine Order Telegraph (EOT) / Engine Room Telegraph
Engine Order Telegraph (EOT) / Engine Room Telegraph This exhibit is an Engine Order Telegraph, a vital communication device that was traditionally...
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Sextant
The Sextant is one of the most important navigational instruments in maritime history. Before the advent of GPS and modern electronic navigation syste...
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History of the Indian Navy’s Motto
This exhibit explains the origin and evolution of the motto of the Indian Navy following India's transition to a Republic in 1950. Background Wh...
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São Gabriel – Vasco da Gama’s Flagship
São Gabriel – Vasco da Gama’s Flagship São Gabriel was the flagship of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama during his historic voyage that ...
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Muzzle Loading Cannon (Culverine)
Muzzle Loading Cannon (Culverine) The Muzzle Loading Cannon, also known as a Culverine, is a historic naval artillery piece that played an importan...
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Port of Calicut as Viewed by Portuguese Merchant Ships (16th Century)
This artwork is an artistic reconstruction depicting the Port of Calicut (Kozhikode) as it may have appeared to Portuguese merchant ships during the l...
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MAGAR SHIP'S BELL (1987)
The MAGAR Ship's Bell (1987) is an important naval artifact that represents the proud service of INS Magar (L20), a Magar-class Landing Ship Tank (Lar...
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INS MALVAN, INS MANGROL AND INS MULKI
INS MALVAN Commissioning Board The INS Malvan Commissioning Board is a historic naval artifact commemorating the commissioning of INS Malvan (M84), a...
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Ancient Ships Built in Beypore
This artwork illustrates the traditional wooden ships that were built in Beypore, one of India's oldest and most renowned shipbuilding centres located...
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INS Vikrant– Scale Model
The Scale Model of INS Vikrant represents India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier, symbolizing the nation's growing self-relian...
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Life Buoy from NRP Afonso de Albuquerque
This original life buoy is a significant maritime artifact from the Portuguese warship NRP Afonso de Albuquerque, one of the last major naval vessels ...
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Parting Gift Trophy
This historic trophy was presented on 30 July 1947 by the officers and men who were to become part of the Pakistan Navy to the officers and men who we...
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Anchor
The “Anchor Lord Willingdon” is one of the four original anchors of the first dredger ship named Lord Willingdon. This dredger played a major role...
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