Maritime Heritage of Goa and Uttar Kannada (Routledge Revivals)

First published in 2012, Maritime Heritage of Goa and Uttar Kannada explores a segment of India’s West Coast, stretching from Terekhol to Bhatkal.The maritime traditions of this region-including its distinctive boat designs, navigation techniques, deities, and beliefs-represent a unique blend of Malabar and South Konkan influences.Despite the region’s short and swift tidal rivers, maritime activity has historically penetrated inland, fostering a vibrant seafaring culture in these coastal areas, which are otherwise less agriculturally productive. The book explores how the physical geography of the region shaped its maritime heritage, highlighting ancient ports such as Honnavar, referenced in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea as Naoura, the first port of Damurike in Tamil country.Over time, ports like Bhatkal under the Bahamanis, Panjim under Portuguese rule, and Marmagao post-independence emerged as significant hubs.Today, modernization proposals for ports such as Karwar, Belikeri, and