The modern port of Mumbai since its inception in 1873 has witnessed steady, sustained growth and an enviable record of safe operations albeit some minor incidents and accidents. That reputation took a severe beating on a scorching summer’s day in Apr 1944. It was a catastrophe nonpareil that resulted in enormous loss of life and property and also several crippled port operations for the next seven months right in the midst of a raging World War. Join renowned Maritime Historian Cdr Mohan Narayan (Retd.) as he recounts the events leading up to this catastrophe and highlights individual acts of courage, stoicism and resilience in adversity of the average Mumbaikar responding in the typical 'Mumbai Spirit' .