Ballard Bunder Gatehouse
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| Established | 1920 |
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| Location | Ballard Estate, Mumbai, India |
| Coordinates | 18°56′01″N 72°50′25″E / 18.9336595°N 72.8403716°E |
Ballar Bunder Gatehouse is a
History
In 1920 Ballard Bunder Gatehouse was built to commemorate Ballard pier being developed into
Naval Dockyard and fell into disuse, obscured from view for over 50 years.[2] In 2005, the Indian Navy restored the building, opening it to the public as a maritime museum. The Navy dedicated the new museum to the city of Mumbai.[1]
Architecture
The contemporary triple arch gatehouse complements the architecture of Ballard Estate. The gatehouse design is similar to that of the Green Gate on the eastern waterfront.[5]
Collection
The museum collection includes giant 6 feet tall anchors and lights that are knee high and were once atop of a lighthouse. The museum also houses old maps and photographs of Mumbai, rich in diversity from goldsmiths and policemen to mill workers and fisher folk along with scale models of ships, trawlers and dhows.[6]
References
- ^ Indian Express. 26 August 2009. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
- ^ ISBN 9788190217071. Retrieved 1 February 2011. Page 102
- Indian Express. 29 October 2007. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
- ^ "On a heritage trail". Daily News and Analysis. 10 October 2009. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
- ^ "Ballad Bunder Gatehouse Navy Museum".
- ^ "Enter a time machine". Hindustan Times. 23 January 2011. Archived from the original on 14 February 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
