Question 88

Which of the following port is known as 'Diamond Harbor'?

Solution

Haldia seaport: It is a riverine port Situated on the Hugli river in West Bengal. It is known as Diamond Harbour. Diamond Harbour was originally known as Hajipur, as it was situated on the banks of the Hajipur creek. The name Diamond Harbour was applied by the British, who used it for both river and sea shipping. The area was known since 16th and 17th-century Portuguese river pirates, (harmad).