As one walks past Ballard Estate, a sense of uniformity in its architecture impresses upon the senses.
“87,000 troops embarked and disembarked from the Port…
u00a03,046 transports and 668 hospital ships were dealt with at the docks…
u00a02,073 troop and hospital trains were railed over the Port Trust Railway…
494 Government ships used the Port Trust Dry Docks…
22,28,000 tons of military stores were shipped from the port.”
So, the next time, you’re in the area, spare a few moments to soak in this slice of history.
At: End of Ramgulam Marg, where it meets Shoorji Vallabhdas Road, Ballard Estate.
