About Victory at Sea Memorial
Victory at Sea Memorial is a war memorial located on Beach Road along Ramakrishna Beach in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Built in 1996, it commemorates the Indian Navy's victory in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War and the sinking of the Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi off the Visakhapatnam coast. The memorial features a pyramid-like structure, plaques, and salvaged artifacts, serving as a prominent seafront landmark honoring Indian naval personnel.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air memorial situated on the promenade of RK Beach facing the Bay of Bengal. The site features a white pyramidal structure, commemorative plaques, anchors, and naval artifacts surrounded by a paved plaza and landscaped area. It is located adjacent to the INS Kursura Submarine Museum with views of the beach and sea. Visitors can walk around the memorial, read inscriptions, take photographs, and combine the visit with a stroll along Beach Road.
Key highlights
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Seafront war memorial dedicated to the Indian Navy's 1971 victory
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Pyramidal memorial structure with commemorative plaques and inscriptions
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Display of naval artifacts including anchors and salvaged items
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Location on Beach Road overlooking Ramakrishna Beach and Bay of Bengal
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Evening illumination and proximity to INS Kursura Submarine Museum