Built in 1945 and bought by the Indian Navy in 1957, the massive aircraft carrier INS Vikrant now serves as a fascinating museum. Admission includes the ferry ride out to the ship, then a walk through the various quarters, the hold (displaying diving bells, submarines and various aircraft) and finally the enormous deck with take-off and landing strip. The Vikrant served in the India-Pakistan War of 1971, and in the liberation of Goa from the Portuguese, providing a sea base for Harrier jump jets, Seahawks and helicopters, some of which are still on board. Tickets are available from the booking offices near the Gateway. INS Vikrant was decommissioned on January 31, 1997. The ship has a Displacement of about 15,700 tons and is taken as standard without load while 19,500 tons with full load. The total length is 192 meters (630 ft) along with waterline estimated up to 213.3 meters (700 ft) under extreme circumstances. It's firing range was estimated to be around 12,000 nautical miles at 14 knots. The ship was designed and built with the aircrafts like the Sea King Mk 42B and Mk 42C, HAL Chetak, Sea Harriers FRS.51, Breguet Alizé Br.1050 in mind. This is a fascinating and lovely place to visit  

for childern as well as adults.

Mumbai Harbour,

Gateway of India,

Mumbai.