I RECENTLY read an article regarding INS Viraat going to Alang, a graveyard for decommissioned ships. I reminisced of the time when I was an engineer with India’s pioneer shipping company ...

The ship also produced 17 Fleet Commanders, 19 Vice Admirals, 22 Rear Admirals and 46 Flag Officers, including those of the Royal Navy. INS Viraat served in the British Navy as the HMS Hermes from ...

The officials are confident that INS Viraat can be a game changer for the tourism development in the state. Its conversion into a hotel-cum-ship museum will be jointly undertaken by Indian Navy ...

A total of forty-three Royal Navy warships, supported by twenty-two Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships and sixty-two merchant ... operated as the Indian Navy's INS Viraat until 2017.

HMS Hermes served with distinction in the conflict against Argentina in 1982 before being sold to the Indian Navy and renamed INS Viraat. Originally named after the winged messenger of the Greek ...

The businessman believes the ship can be used as a 'showpiece' for ... Mr Trish is hoping he can ”continue the life of HMS Hermes /INS Viraat in a way that inspires future generations and ...