Chatham Saw Mill is the saw mill situated in Chatham Island of

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. It was set up in 1883 with the primary objective to meet the local requirements of saw and timber for the constructional works. It is owned by the state government. It is Asia's largest and oldest saw mill. It is connected to Port Blair by a 100 meter long bridge.

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