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==History==
==History==
In 1548, [[Garcia de Orta]] leased the marshy islands, which later became Bombay, from the [[King of Portugal]]. Orta build a wooden structure called the ''Manor House''. Later, a [[seawall]] was constructed around Manor House,with four guns mounted on it and the area came to be known as ''[[Bombay Castle|Castle Barracks]]''. In the marriage treaty of [[Charles II of England]] and [[Catherine of Braganza]], daughter of [[King John IV of Portugal]], the islands were given in [[dowry]] to the [[English empire]]. In 1668, the [[East India Company]] (EIC) leased Bombay from the empire and in 1686, the headquarters in India of the EIC was moved from [[Surat]] to Castle Barracks.<ref name="IN - INS Angre">{{cite web |title=INS Angre {{!}} Indian Navy |url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/ins-angre |website=www.indiannavy.nic.in}}</ref>
In 1548, [[Garcia de Orta]] leased the marshy islands, which later became Bombay, from [[John III of Portugal]]. Orta build a wooden structure called the ''Manor House''. Later, a [[seawall]] was constructed around Manor House, with four guns mounted on it and the area came to be known as ''[[Bombay Castle|Castle Barracks]]''. In the [[Marriage Treaty]] of [[Charles II of England]] and [[Catherine of Braganza]], daughter of [[King John IV of Portugal]], the islands were given in [[dowry]] to the [[English empire]]. In 1668, the [[East India Company]] (EIC) leased Bombay from the empire and in 1686, the headquarters in India of the EIC was moved from [[Surat]] to Castle Barracks.<ref name="IN - INS Angre">{{cite web |title=INS Angre {{!}} Indian Navy |url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/ins-angre |website=www.indiannavy.nic.in |access-date=13 July 2021 |archive-date=13 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713094125/https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/ins-angre |url-status=live }}</ref>


In 1940, the castle was commissioned as '''HMIS Dalhousie''' as a [[naval base]] of the [[Royal Indian Navy]]. On 26 January 1950, [[Republic Day (India)|when India became a republic]], the base was renamed '''INS Dalhousie'''. On 15 September 1951, INS Dalhousie was renamed '''INS Angre''' in the honour of the famous admiral (sarkhel) of the [[Maratha Navy]] [[Kanhoji Angre]].<ref name="ET">{{cite web |title=Indian Naval Ship Angre turns 64 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-naval-ship-angre-turns-64/articleshow/48989500.cms |website=The Economic Times}}</ref>
In 1940, the castle was commissioned as '''HMIS Dalhousie''' as a [[naval base]] of the [[Royal Indian Navy]]. On 26 January 1950, [[Republic Day (India)|when India became a republic]], the base was renamed '''INS Dalhousie'''. On 15 September 1951, INS Dalhousie was renamed '''INS Angre''' in the honour of the famous admiral (sarkhel) of the [[Maratha Navy]] [[Kanhoji Angre]].<ref name="ET">{{cite web |title=Indian Naval Ship Angre turns 64 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-naval-ship-angre-turns-64/articleshow/48989500.cms |website=The Economic Times |access-date=13 July 2021 |archive-date=13 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713094125/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-naval-ship-angre-turns-64/articleshow/48989500.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Today==
==Today==
INS Angre today is the base depot ship of the [[Western Naval Command]]. It is the logistics and administrative support establishment of the Command, supporting all ships and units based in Mumbai. The Manor House which has since been re-built, is the seat of the [[Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command]].<ref name="IN - INS Angre" /> The commanding officer (CO) of the establishment is also the station commander of South Mumbai and is a [[one-star officer]] with the rank of [[Commodore (India)|Commodore]]. Since the establishment is also known as Naval barracks, the CO is also known as COMBRAX (Commodore Naval Barracks).<ref>{{cite web |title=rediff.com: IFR 2001 ends with a stunning show on Marine Drive |url=https://www.rediff.com/news/2001/feb/18flt.htm |website=www.rediff.com}}</ref><ref name="IN- 64th">{{cite web |title=INS Angre celebrates its 64th Anniversary {{!}} Indian Navy |url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/ins-angre-celebrates-its-64th-anniversary |website=www.indiannavy.nic.in}}</ref>
INS Angre today is the base depot ship of the [[Western Naval Command]]. It is the logistics and administrative support establishment of the Command, supporting all ships and units based in Mumbai. The Manor House which has since been re-built, is the seat of the [[Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command]].<ref name="IN - INS Angre" /> The commanding officer (CO) of the establishment is also the station commander of South Mumbai and is a [[one-star officer]] with the rank of [[Commodore (India)|Commodore]]. Since the establishment is also known as Naval barracks, the CO is also known as COMBRAX (Commodore Naval Barracks).<ref>{{cite web |title=rediff.com: IFR 2001 ends with a stunning show on Marine Drive |url=https://www.rediff.com/news/2001/feb/18flt.htm |website=www.rediff.com |access-date=13 July 2021 |archive-date=13 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713094124/https://www.rediff.com/news/2001/feb/18flt.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="IN- 64th">{{cite web |title=INS Angre celebrates its 64th Anniversary {{!}} Indian Navy |url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/ins-angre-celebrates-its-64th-anniversary |website=www.indiannavy.nic.in |access-date=13 July 2021 |archive-date=13 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713094134/https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/ins-angre-celebrates-its-64th-anniversary |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Crest==
==Crest==
The crest of INS Angre has peaks of the [[Sahyadri mountain range]] (also known as ''Western ghats'') on which is planted a [[trident]]. The trident was a symbol of power worshipped by the [[Maratha]]s under [[Chhatrapati]] [[Shivaji]].<ref name="Crest">{{cite web |title=ASOKA PEDESTAL TO REPLACE BRITISH CROWN IN NAVAL CRESTS |url=https://archive.pib.gov.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1952-JULY-DEC-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1952-04-10_094.pdf |website=archive.pib.gov.in |date=10 April 1952}}</ref>
The crest of INS Angre has peaks of the [[Sahyadri mountain range]] (also known as ''Western ghats'') on which is planted a [[trident]]. The trident was a symbol of power worshipped by the [[Maratha]]s under [[Chhatrapati]] [[Shivaji]].<ref name="Crest">{{cite web |title=ASOKA PEDESTAL TO REPLACE BRITISH CROWN IN NAVAL CRESTS |url=https://archive.pib.gov.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1952-JULY-DEC-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1952-04-10_094.pdf |website=archive.pib.gov.in |date=10 April 1952 |access-date=13 July 2021 |archive-date=7 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607113328/https://archive.pib.gov.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1952-JULY-DEC-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1952-04-10_094.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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INS Angre
Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Mumbai in India
Crest of INS Angre
TypeNaval shore establishment
Site information
OwnerMinistry of Defence
OperatorIndian Navy
ConditionOperational
Site history
In use1940 – present
Garrison information
Past
commanders		S. M. Nanda
S. G. Karmarkar

INS Angre is a "stone frigate" (shore establishment) of the Indian Navy in Mumbai. It is the shore-based logistics and administrative support establishment of the Western Naval Command. It is also the base depot ship of the Command and is the seat of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command. The establishment is named after the Maratha Navy Admiral Kanhoji Angre.

History[edit | edit source]

In 1548, Garcia de Orta leased the marshy islands, which later became Bombay, from John III of Portugal. Orta build a wooden structure called the Manor House. Later, a seawall was constructed around Manor House, with four guns mounted on it and the area came to be known as Castle Barracks. In the Marriage Treaty of Charles II of England and Catherine of Braganza, daughter of King John IV of Portugal, the islands were given in dowry to the English empire. In 1668, the East India Company (EIC) leased Bombay from the empire and in 1686, the headquarters in India of the EIC was moved from Surat to Castle Barracks.[1]

In 1940, the castle was commissioned as HMIS Dalhousie as a naval base of the Royal Indian Navy. On 26 January 1950, when India became a republic, the base was renamed INS Dalhousie. On 15 September 1951, INS Dalhousie was renamed INS Angre in the honour of the famous admiral (sarkhel) of the Maratha Navy Kanhoji Angre.[2]

Today[edit | edit source]

INS Angre today is the base depot ship of the Western Naval Command. It is the logistics and administrative support establishment of the Command, supporting all ships and units based in Mumbai. The Manor House which has since been re-built, is the seat of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command.[1] The commanding officer (CO) of the establishment is also the station commander of South Mumbai and is a one-star officer with the rank of Commodore. Since the establishment is also known as Naval barracks, the CO is also known as COMBRAX (Commodore Naval Barracks).[3][4]

Crest[edit | edit source]

The crest of INS Angre has peaks of the Sahyadri mountain range (also known as Western ghats) on which is planted a trident. The trident was a symbol of power worshipped by the Marathas under Chhatrapati Shivaji.[5]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "INS Angre | Indian Navy". www.indiannavy.nic.in. Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "Indian Naval Ship Angre turns 64". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  3. ↑ "rediff.com: IFR 2001 ends with a stunning show on Marine Drive". www.rediff.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  4. ↑ "INS Angre celebrates its 64th Anniversary | Indian Navy". www.indiannavy.nic.in. Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  5. ↑ "ASOKA PEDESTAL TO REPLACE BRITISH CROWN IN NAVAL CRESTS" (PDF). archive.pib.gov.in. 10 April 1952. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 June 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.

Bibliography[edit | edit source]

  • Hiranandani, G. M. (2010), Transition to Guardianship: The Indian Navy 1991-2000, Lancer InterConsult, Incorporated, ISBN 978-1935501268
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