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The Times of India

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Indian Sailors' home keeps forgotten history afloat

A 95-year-old triangular building in Masjid Bunder, Mumbai, houses the Indian Sailors' Home, a sanctuary for seafarers since 1931. Recently, a photography museum within the home revealed a visit by Princess Anne. The building's heart is a Memorial Hall honoring 2,223 Indian seamen lost in the Great War, their names etched on bronze tablets, a poignant reminder of forgotten wartime service.

27 Jun 2026 11:33 pm