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The fisherman community migrated from Chepauk village during the rule of the East India Company.
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The harbor was constructed in 1975.
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The fishing harbor started functioning from this year.
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It suffered an extensive damage during the Indian Ocean tsunami.
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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.
