Chatham Island

Chatham Island is a small island in Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) in the South Andaman district of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, connected to the city by the Chatham Bridge. It is best known for the Chatham Saw Mill, established in 1883 during British rule and regarded as one of the oldest and largest saw mills in Asia. The island also houses a Forest Museum and offers views of the harbour and surrounding islets.

Visitors can expect a small industrial island connected by road bridge to central Sri Vijaya Puram. The main attraction is the working Chatham Saw Mill complex with large timber logs, historic machinery, saw pits and timber seasoning areas viewed via a guided walkway. A small Forest Museum on the island displays wood samples, artefacts and exhibits on forest history. The surroundings include harbour views, jetty areas and administrative buildings with limited open space for walking and photography.