About Maritime History Society Foreword Author’s Preface Acknowledgement 1. Mumbai Port Heritage- Preamble 2. Coastal Configuration of Mumbai Region: Past and Present 3. Early Ports of the Mumbai Region 4. Medieval Sashti and Mumbai 5. Colonial Rule Sails into Aparanta 6. Medieval Ports of Aparanta 7. The Sea-Crafts of North Konkan Coast 8. Medieval Ship Building in North Konkan 9. Colonial Period Maps of Mumbai and Its Seas 10. Mumbai Reclamations 11. Sea Skirmishes in the Colonial Period 12. Mumbai Harbour and Docks 13. The Bombay Marine 14. Seas Around Mumbai: Past and Present 15. Hazardous, Navigation Aids and Coastal Batteries 16. Shipwrecks in Mumbai Waters 17. Bombay Dock Explosion: April 1944 18. A New Port to Share the Harbour Bay 19. Impact of the Sea on Mumbai and its Harbour
Biography
Late Professor B. Arunachalam will be fondly remembered for his scholarly contributions to Indian Geography, especially in the field of Geomorphology and Cartography and for opening new vistas of academic collaboration and research in the professional field of history of Indian navigation.
About the Maritime History Society:
The Maritime History Society (MHS), an academic initiative of the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy was established on 12 May 1978 by the late Vice Admiral MP Awati with a vision to promote the study of India’s maritime history. MHS has grown into a leading research organisation dedicated to exploring the country’s rich maritime heritage and naval legacy. As part of its academic mission, MHS undertakes a wide range of activities including publication of scholarly books, hosting seminars, lectures, workshops and curating maritime-themed museums, exhibitions and heritage projects including the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat. The Society also maintains a well- curated gallery with over 2,000 artefacts, a reference library and digital presence featuring blogs and display of artefacts. Its collaboration with Talyor and Francis under the Routledge Revival series further extends its educational outreach. We hope that these publications will inspire a new generation of researchers and scholars, contributing to a deeper understanding of India’s rich maritime past and naval legacy.
