Victory at Sea 1971 is a war memorial on Beach Road in Visakhapatnam, commemorating the Indian Navy’s victory at sea in 1971. You can stop to see the memorial and its surrounding landscape, then continue along the waterfront toward Ramakrishna Beach. Hotel The Supreme, a hotel in Visakhapatnam, is about a 7-minute drive from the memorial.
- Location: Beach Road, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- Typical opening: open 24 hours
- Entry: Free, according to the Directorate of Museums.
- Visit length: A travel listing suggests allowing 30 minutes.
What does Victory at Sea 1971 commemorate?
The Victory at Sea War Memorial commemorates Indian Navy personnel and the Eastern Naval Command’s victory at sea in 1971. The Visakhapatnam District administration says the memorial was built in 1996 by the Eastern Naval Command.
The site brings together a landscape and coloured fountain with military displays. These include the war tanker Ajanta and a war aircraft, while missiles, tankers and fighter-plane models are also described among the displayed artefacts.
Where is the memorial on the waterfront?
The memorial stands on Beach Road in Visakhapatnam, beside the city’s waterfront. Its address is 31, Dr. N.T.R. Beach Road, Kirlampudi Layout, Chinna Waltair, Pedda Waltair, Visakhapatnam 530003.
Use the full address when setting your destination, then look for the open memorial grounds along the road. Its seaside location makes it straightforward to combine the stop with time on the Ramakrishna Beach promenade.
How long should you allow for a stop?
Allow about 30 minutes for a brief visit, a suggested duration from a travel listing rather than an official estimate. That gives you time to look around the memorial grounds and its military displays; add more time if you plan to continue along Beach Road.
The site is open around the clock, and entry is free. Opening details can change, so check the official site before you go.
What should you know about access and public-space etiquette?
This is a memorial in a public waterfront setting. Keep the grounds clear for others, treat the displays respectfully and follow any notices or directions posted at the site.
Reports have described plans for a laser show, but they do not establish a current schedule. Don’t plan your visit around a show without confirming that it is operating.
What nearby sights can you add to the outing?
Ramakrishna Beach and the INS Kurusura Submarine Museum are named among nearby attractions, so you can pair the memorial with a beach walk or a museum visit. The submarine museum offers a separate stop to add to a waterfront itinerary.
The TU-142 Aircraft Museum is another local museum option, and the TU-142 Aircraft Museum guide covers what to know before going.
The Kali Temple on Beach Road is also a local attraction.
FAQs
Is Victory at Sea 1971 free to visit?
Yes. Entry is free.
Is the memorial open at night?
open 24 hours. It is open 24 hours. Confirm current access details before your visit.
What is displayed at the memorial?
The grounds include military-related displays such as a war tanker, a war aircraft, missiles, tankers and fighter-plane models.