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Max City Valley of Words Literature Festival was held in Mumbai on 01 & 02 March, 2025. India’s only litfest which discusses geopolitical, business and economical ‘Issues That Engage Us As A Nation.' The festival features eminent authors and personalities over two days of discussions at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), a heritage institution in Mumbai, and in the prestigious Kitabkhana.
Discover the extraordinary maritime history of Mumbai and Thane that shaped India's naval and commercial power. This fascinating discussion reveals how ships built at Bombay Dockyard were so superior that the British Royal Navy purchased them for their fleet. The panel uncovers how the teak from Basin Hills produced ships that outlasted European vessels by decades and how the training ship Dufferin created India's modern seafaring tradition despite colonial skepticism. From Marco Polo's 1290 AD descriptions of Thane as a "fantastic town of trade" to the Bombay Dockyard's construction of HMS Trincomalee (the second oldest warship still afloat today), this session reclaims Mumbai's rightful place in maritime history.

About the Speakers:
Capt. Kapildev Bahl is a “Dufferin” alumnus and a Master Mariner, with about 20 years of sailing experience including 5 years in command. Thereafter he worked for about 30 years, specialising in Maritime Emergency Response, super specializing in salvage/wreck removal and Oil Major Vetting Inspections. He presently serves on the Board of Directors of “Indian Centre for Climate and Societal Impacts Research”.

Cdr Ninad Phatarphekar (Retd) is the Co-founder and Principal Maven at Transformavens Training and Consulting. He has garnered over three decades of work experience in Defence Services, Public Sector, Corporate and Social Sector ecosystems. Ninad has essayed a pivotal role in researching, curating and establishing ‘Dharohar’ – The Heritage Museum at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., Mumbai.

Dr.Anita Rane - Kothare is the Head Associate Professor in the Department of Ancient Indian history culture and Archaeology, St.Xavier's College, Mumbai. She has a deep interest and expertise in archeology, Indology, museology, ancient history, world history and analysis and cultural studies.

Joe Alvares is a pioneering Indian jazz and rock vocalist known for fronting one of India’s first rock bands, The Savages, in the 1970s. Transitioning to jazz, funk, gospel, and R&B, he performed at global festivals including Montreal and Java Jazz. He is also the cultural ambassador recognized by the ICCR.

Commodore R.S. Kesnur (Retd.) is a decorated naval officer, maritime historian, and advocate for maritime awareness. A graduate of the NDA, he commanded two frontline warships, served as Defence Adviser in East Africa and held academic leadership roles. He also led the Maritime Warfare Centre.

Topics Covered:
00:00 Introduction to Mumbai's Maritime History
01:16 Tracing History of Mumbai Through Books
05:12 Ports of Mumbai, Its History and Culture
08:10 Ship Building Industry of Bombay Since 16th Century
11:47 The Dufferin: Foundation of Indian Naval Leadership
15:48 Chronicling Thane: The First Maritime Settlement
22:14 Archaeology and Literature : Evidence of History
27:00 Basin Hills Teak: Building Superior Ships
32:55 How Indian-Built Ships Entered the Royal Navy
38:20 History of Islam and Christianity in Indian West Coast
43:30 Forts of Mumbai and Connecting Bridges
49:29 Famous Ships Built in Bombay Dockyard
53:50 Seafaring Character from the Dufferin

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