Royapuram fishi

Royapuram fishing harbour

By Sajana

  • Migration of Fisherman community

    Migration of Fisherman community
    The fisherman community migrated from Chepauk village during the rule of the East India Company.

  • The construction of harbor

    The construction of harbor
    The harbor was constructed in 1975.

  • Harbor came into function

    Harbor came into function
    The fishing harbor started functioning from this year.

  • Damaged by tsunami

    Damaged by tsunami
    It suffered an extensive damage during the Indian Ocean tsunami.

  • Additional facilities and renovation started

    Additional facilities and renovation started
    In December 2011, the Fisheries Department issued work order for a project to improve the facilities at the fishing harbor at a cost of ₹ 170 million. The renovation also includes demolition and rebuilding of the auction hall.