Maritime Heritage of Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands
The book studies the maritime heritage of Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands. They are all small coral islands that lie about 250 – 300 kms west of the coast of Kerala. Only ten of the islands are peopled...
View ArticleMaritime Heritage of Konkan
This book looks into the maritime heritage of Konkan from 2nd Century BC to about 17th Century AD. The rich legacy is reflected through the various early travel accounts, cave inscriptions etc wherein...
View ArticleMaritime Heritage of Gujarat, Kathiawad and Kutch
The maritime heritage of Gujarat, Kathiawad and Kutch spans over four thousand years. Marine archaeological excavations have brought to light a large number of antiquities suggestive of the regions...
View ArticleMaritime Heritage of Goa and Uttar Kannada
The book covers a part of the West Coast of India from Terekhol to Bhatkal. The maritime traditions of the region vis – a –vis its boat forms, navigation wisdom, deities and beliefs are a blend of the...
View ArticleIndian Boat Designs and Forms
Since the days of the Indus Valley Civilisation, coastal regions along the Indian coasts have engaged in maritime activities. The early water crafts in use on the seas included reed boats, a variety of...
View ArticleHeritage Sites of Maritime Maharashtra
The coast of Maharashtra is dotted with forts, churches, lighthouses, temples and other sites of immense importance in the times gone by. The book covers a total of 170 such sites with maps, diagrams...
View ArticleHeritage of Indian Sea Navigation
The book by Prof B. Arunachalam is the outcome of over two decades of research in the investigation of traditional tools and techniques of Indian seafarers who have contributed to the rich maritime...
View ArticleEssays in Maritime Studies Vol-II
The book edited by Prof. B. Arunachalam (Retd) is a compilation of selected papers presented during the annual seminars and monsoon lectures of the Society during the period 1993-2000. It has a total...
View ArticleEssays in Maritime Studies
A compilation of select papers presented during the annual seminars of the Society from 1978 to 1992. The papers have been grouped in four sections: The Maritime Watershed 16th Century, Shipping and...
View ArticleChola Navigation Package
In the rich maritime history and heritage of India, arguably, no episode is of greater significance than the naval expedition of Rajendra Chola in the first quarter of the 11th Century across the Bay...
View ArticleUncertain Life And Sure Death: Medicine And Mahamaari In Maritime Mumbai
Bombay’s fortunes, through sickness and health, have been shaped by the sea. Ships that came to plunder, conquer and trade also brought beliefs, cultures and plagues. The plague of arrival, peculiar to...
View ArticleThe Environmental History of Maritime Forts in and Around Mumbai
Coastal lands vulnerable to attacks from the sea maintained powerful naval forces for their defence even in ancient times. Forts were built with seaward orientation keeping a close watch on movements...
View ArticleNavigational Hazards, Landmark and Early Charting Special Study of Konkan and...
This book is in two parts. Part I is by Prof Arunachalam (Retd) deals with numerous seen and unseen underwater hazards in near shore coastal waters and river mouths along the Indian coast. These have...
View ArticleMumbai by the Sea
This is a book on the rich maritime heritage of Mumbai and its waters ever since the beginning of Christian era. Though much has been written about urban Mumbai and its modern ports since the days of...
View ArticleTimeless Wake : The Legacy of the Royal Indian Navy in World War II
Timeless Wake reveals the long – term imprint of our naval predecessor, the Royal Indian Navy, in an eventful decade prior to Independence. Set as a seamless bridge from our mercantile and military...
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