The Royal Bombay Yacht Club stands out for its dark, gothic stonework and the distinctive arched windows that overlook the harbor. Completed in eighteen ninety-six, the clubhouse was designed for the colonial elite to relax after regattas. Architect John Adams relied on local Porbandar stone to construct a building that mirrored the style of the British countryside. When the Prince of Wales visited in nineteen twenty-one, the club hoisted a massive royal standard that famously caught fire in the heavy coastal breeze.
Royal Bombay Yacht Club
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