![]() ![]() It was founded in 1543 and remained in Portuguese hands until 1961, when the territory was lost to India. This city serves as the headquarters of the Mormugao sub-district. This city, in the former Portuguese territory of Goa, is named after the famous Portuguese explorer and navigator Vasco da Gama, who held the title of Governor of Portuguese India. Vasco da Gama Municipal Market in 1958, with the Clock Tower on the left The Indian Navy also has a presence with its vast campuses, which include the naval base INS Hansa. Initially built around the city's harbour as the barge-repair yard Estaleiros Navais de Goa, the area has now expanded to include more related activities. The ship-building area of Goa Shipyard Limited that builds Indian Navy and Coast Guard vessels was also built there in 1957 (during the Portuguese era). It is one of the major ports of independent India. The 1888-constructed Mormugao Port remains a busy shipping route in Asia. The city was founded in 1543 and remained in Portuguese hands until 1961, when Goa ceased to be a Portuguese territory. The city lies on the western tip of the Mormugao peninsula, at the mouth of the Zuari River, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Panaji, Goa's capital, 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Margao, the district headquarters and about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Dabolim Airport. It is the headquarters of the Mormugão taluka (subdistrict). ![]() It is named after the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. Vasco da Gama ( / ˌ v æ s k oʊ d ə ˈ ɡ æ m ə/), often shortened to Vasco, is a city in the state of Goa on the west coast of India. ![]()
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