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{{About|the area|the railway station of the same name|Marine Lines railway station}}
{{About|the area|the railway station of the same name|Marine Lines railway station}}
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'''Marine Lines''' is an area in [[South Mumbai]]. It is also the name of a [[Marine Lines railway station|railway station]] on the [[Mumbai suburban railway]] on the [[Western Railway (India)|Western Railway]] railway line. The name ''Marine Lines'' is derived from the Marine Battalion Lines, a military establishment built by the British in the 1800s.<ref>1893 map of Bombay</ref> The battalion was later converted to an [[Royal Indian Air Force|air force]] residential quarters, and now lies just south of [[Metro Adlabs]]. Marine Lines was also the name of the road on which [[Bombay Hospital]] and [[Liberty Cinema]] stand. It is now known as V Thackersey Marg. [[Marine Drive, Mumbai|Marine Drive]] is the famous promenade near the station.
'''Marine Lines''' is a locality in [[South Mumbai]]. The name ''Marine Lines'' is derived from the Marine Battalion Lines, a military establishment built by the British in the 19th century.<ref>1893 map of Bombay</ref> The battalion was later converted to an [[Royal Indian Air Force|air force]] residential quarters, and now lies just south of [[Metro Adlabs]]. It is also the name of a [[Marine Lines railway station|railway station]] on the [[Mumbai suburban railway]] on the [[Western Railway (India)|Western Railway]] railway line. Marine Lines was also the name of the road on which [[Bombay Hospital]] and [[Liberty Cinema]] stand. It is now known as V Thackersey Marg. [[Marine Drive, Mumbai|Marine Drive]] is the famous promenade near the station. Marine Drive has one of the finest [[Art Deco]] Residential Buildings facing the sea. Built in 1951, it is India's oldest aquarium and is named after Parsi entrepreneur DB [[Taraporewala Aquarium|Taraporewala]], who provided funds for its development. [[Marine Drive, Mumbai|Marine Drive]] is one of the greatest sites to see the monsoon in Mumbai if you're travelling during the rainy season.


Near the station there is a [[Muslim]] cemetery and a municipal [[crematorium]]; Chandanwadi. Adjoining the station is the famous Marine Drive flyover; the only link to Marine Drive over the tracks from Princess Street beginning to end. Marine Drive/Marine lines is also known as the Queen's Necklace because the street lights resemble a string of [[Pearl|pearls]] in a [[necklace]] when viewed at night from an elevation location anywhere along the drive. Signage makes UNESCO tag visible at Marine Drive<ref>{{cite web |title=Mumbai: Signage makes UNESCO tag visible at Marine Drive and Fort |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbai-signage-makes-unesco-tag-visible-at-marine-drive-and-fort/articleshow/90024285.cms |website=times of india |access-date=Mar 6, 2022}}</ref>
Marine Lines [Eastern side] does not have a large residential population but has an enormous floating population consisting of office-workers, traders and shopkeepers. It is claimed to be the most densely populated area in the world <ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_most_densely_populated_administrative_units_in_the_world</ref> with 291,981 people per square mile.
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Marine Drive [Western side] facing the sea is part of the Queen's Necklace View. It also has one of the finest Art Deco Residential Buildings facing the sea.


''New Marine Lines'' is the area just south of the station near [[Churchgate]]. It is home to a number of offices including the UTI, R.O.C. (Registrar of Companies), Customs (Marine and Preventive Wing), [[Income Tax]] office and various other Governmental agencies.
Near the station there is a [[Muslim]] cemetery and a municipal [[crematorium]]; Chandanwadi. Adjoining the station is the famous Marine Drive flyover; the only link to Marine Drive over the tracks from Princess Street beginning to end.

''New Marine Lines'' is the area just south of the station near [[Churchgate]]. It is home to a number of offices including the UTI, R.O.C.(Registrar of Companies), Customs (Marine and Preventive Wing), [[Income Tax]] office and various other governmental agencies.


==Religious places==
==Religious places==
* Ambe Mata temple
* The Church of Our Lady of Seven Dolours
* The Church of Our Lady of Seven Dolours
* Hanuman Temple at Picket Road
* A Dargah
* Kalbadevi Temple
* Gol Masjid


==Schools and colleges==
==Schools and colleges==
*[[St. Xavier's College, Bombay]]
*[[St. Xavier's College, Bombay]]
*Our Lady of Dolours High School
*Hindi Vidya Bhavan
*HVB Academy
*Beramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsee Charitable Institution
*Beramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsee Charitable Institution
*Elphinstone School
*St Sebastian Goan High School
*Barreto High School
*Wilson College
*Bhavan College


==Literature and Popular Culture==
==Literature and Popular Culture==
" ... at Mrs Inverarity’s house in Marine Lines." From [[Rudyard Kipling]]'s short story, ''Baa Baa Black Sheep'', published 1888.
" ... at Mrs Inverarity’s house in Marine Lines." From [[Rudyard Kipling]]'s short story, ''Baa Baa Black Sheep'', published 1888.

{{Wide image| Marine Lines Mumbai 2021.jpg |690px|Marine Drive during dusk }}

==See also==
[[List of city districts by population density]]

== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
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{{Mumbai metropolitan area}}
{{Mumbai metropolitan area}}






[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Mumbai]]

[[mr:मरीन लाईन्स]]

Latest revision as of 04:17, 21 January 2024

This article is about the area. For the railway station of the same name, see Marine Lines railway station.

Marine Lines
Neighbourhood
Marine Lines is located in Mumbai
Marine Lines
Marine Lines
Coordinates: 18°56′41″N 72°49′28″E / 18.9447°N 72.8244°E / 18.9447; 72.8244
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictMumbai City
CityMumbai
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM)
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
400020[1]
Area code022
Vehicle registrationMH 01
Civic agencyMCGM

Marine Lines is a locality in South Mumbai. The name Marine Lines is derived from the Marine Battalion Lines, a military establishment built by the British in the 19th century.[2] The battalion was later converted to an air force residential quarters, and now lies just south of Metro Adlabs. It is also the name of a railway station on the Mumbai suburban railway on the Western Railway railway line. Marine Lines was also the name of the road on which Bombay Hospital and Liberty Cinema stand. It is now known as V Thackersey Marg. Marine Drive is the famous promenade near the station. Marine Drive has one of the finest Art Deco Residential Buildings facing the sea. Built in 1951, it is India's oldest aquarium and is named after Parsi entrepreneur DB Taraporewala, who provided funds for its development. Marine Drive is one of the greatest sites to see the monsoon in Mumbai if you're travelling during the rainy season.

Near the station there is a Muslim cemetery and a municipal crematorium; Chandanwadi. Adjoining the station is the famous Marine Drive flyover; the only link to Marine Drive over the tracks from Princess Street beginning to end. Marine Drive/Marine lines is also known as the Queen's Necklace because the street lights resemble a string of pearls in a necklace when viewed at night from an elevation location anywhere along the drive. Signage makes UNESCO tag visible at Marine Drive[3]

New Marine Lines is the area just south of the station near Churchgate. It is home to a number of offices including the UTI, R.O.C. (Registrar of Companies), Customs (Marine and Preventive Wing), Income Tax office and various other Governmental agencies.

Religious places

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  • Ambe Mata temple
  • The Church of Our Lady of Seven Dolours
  • Hanuman Temple at Picket Road
  • Kalbadevi Temple
  • Gol Masjid

Schools and colleges

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  • St. Xavier's College, Bombay
  • Our Lady of Dolours High School
  • HVB Academy
  • Beramjee Jeejeebhoy Parsee Charitable Institution
  • Elphinstone School
  • St Sebastian Goan High School
  • Barreto High School
  • Wilson College
  • Bhavan College
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" ... at Mrs Inverarity’s house in Marine Lines." From Rudyard Kipling's short story, Baa Baa Black Sheep, published 1888.

Marine Drive during dusk

See also

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List of city districts by population density

References

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  1. ^ "Pin code : Marine Lines, Mumbai". pincode.org.in. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  2. ^ 1893 map of Bombay
  3. ^ "Mumbai: Signage makes UNESCO tag visible at Marine Drive and Fort". times of india. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
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