Trincomalee Harbour

Trincomalee Harbour, the third largest natural harbor in the world, has been visited by many local and international traders and explorers. A harbor of significant importance during the colonial era, the Port Authority is currently making it an important commercial seaport of Sri Lanka today.

Highlights

Trincomalee harbor is the world’s third-largest harbour
The harbor covers 1630 hectares of water and 5261 hectares of land
It was significantly important during the colonial era, when there were many sea battles fought for control of the harbor
It was a seaport that was a pioneer of the trade industry.
The Port Authority is currently maintaining and administrating the harbour making it an important commercial sea port of Sri Lanka

Trincomalee Harbour

Overview

Trincomalee Harbour is a major seaport situated by the Trincomalee Bay, the 3rd largest natural harbour in the world. The harbour consists 1630 hectares of water and 5261 hectares of land. The entrance channel to the Port is 500m wide. Many local and international traders and explorers have travelled through this harbour. The harbour was of significant importance during the colonial era, in which there were many sea battles fought for control of the harbour, in which each colonial rule had their own turn. Being a pioneer of the trade industry the Port Authority is currently maintaining and administrating the harbour making the harbour, an important commercial sea port of Sri Lanka today.