INS Viraat will retire as museum in Vizag

India’s oldest aircraft carrier, INS Viraat, will head to Vizag in the state of Andhra Pradesh as a floating museum after its decommissioning later this year.

Photo: Indian Navy

The state’s tourism department plans to turn the warship into a hotel and meeting venue to maximize revenue.

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