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Trincomalee

SL/E/TRIN/M/03

Konashwaram Troller · Konashwaram Troller

Period
Modern
District
Trincomalee
Depth
4.00–6.00 m
Vessel type
Fishing Boat, Bulk Carrier

Overview

A small trawler boat sank near the west side of the Konashwaram cliff. The wreck parts scattered on a shallow sandy seabed. Nothing much to see at the site. the wreck parts are mostly covered with sea urchins. Schools of tiny fish and sea lions can be seen at the site. Less archaeological value. Divers who come to see the coral reef nearby dive on this wreck.

Remains of the boat 5 Jul 2018 © Rasika Muthucumarana
Remains of the ship 5 Jul 2018 © Rasika Muthucumarana
Remains of the boat 5 Jul 2018 © Rasika Muthucumarana
remains of the boat 12 Jun 2018 © Rasika Muthucumarana
Video 5 Jul 2018 © Rasika Muthucumarana

Location

District: Trincomalee

Province: Eastern

Depth profile

4–6 m

Protection & status

Access
None
Legal status
None
Archaeological value
None
Physical protection
None
Degradation
Corrosion
Threat
Deterioration

Record provenance

Recorded
2019-10-07
Last updated
2021-09-02
Biodiversity survey
Incomplete

Data: National Shipwreck Database / CCF–MAU