Monday 11 July 2016

The Chatham Saw Mill is one of the largest saw mills in Asia. The mill is situated at Chatham Island, about 4 kilometers from Port Blair Bus Terminus.http://farawaytree-andaman.com/attractions-in-andaman#2 The sawmill is located on an island and is connected to Port Blair by a 100-meter trestle. Tucked away at one end of the island, this is definitely worth a quick visit. This sawmill functions as a storehouse for timber like Padauk, Gurjan, Marble, Satine wood, etc. A location of historical significance in the Andaman Islands, the mill was established in 1883. A notable spot at the mill premises is the large bomb crater that reminds one of the Japanese air strikes during World War II. There is also a wood workshop, a museum and art gallery where one can view hand-crafted wooden masterpieces, stunning photographs of wartime and witness the whole process of logs being cut into usable planks.

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