The original port Bhavnagar Harbor located at built by the state of Bhavnagar was a very important part of the commerce . It also hosted a light beacon since 1860 . This port was later modernized in 1930 under the supervision of J. Johnston , then Port Officer of Bhavnagar state . Wharfs , warehouses , and railway transportation were added . A new port , 8 km south of the original port was built and made operational in 1950s due to heavy silting at the location of the old port . This port also had a lighthouse , which was damaged in the 2001 earthquake
2001 earthquake
2001 Gujarat earthquake
Bhavnagar Port