"For seafarers of any religion or of none. A haven of peace in which to meditate or to pray," reads a wooden board inside the clerestoried St Nicholas Chapel in The Prince of Wales Seaman's Club in Ballard Estate.

The plaque at the entrance of the club; The rooftop verandah, "It overlooks the surrounding Mangalore-tiled roofscape, and it’s unbelievable that Mumbai has such diverse and distinct buildings," says Vikas Dilawari. Pics/Dhara Vora Sabhnani