06 km West of Negombo
SL/W/NEGO/M/25
Musgrave (1885)? · Negombo Shallow Wreck
- Period
- Colonial - British
- Year sunk
- 1885
- District
- Gampaha
- Depth
- 8.00–11.00 m
- Vessel type
- Iron Hull, Steam Ship, Bulk Carrier
Overview
Remains of a small wreck, upright, generally intact, believed to be that of the 30.5m long steam ship Musgrave that sank sometime in 1885. It is situated a couple of kilometers off the Negombo shore hence the visibility is not very good. However the marine life can be very interesting.
This is a great macro life observation site with Pixy Hawkerfish, Haarlequin Shrimpn and Nudi Branchs. In addition, Moray Eels, Lion Fish, Big Eye Trevally, Yellow Back Fusiliers, Yellow Fin Barracuda, Striped-Eel Catfish, Porcupine Fish (larage), various species of puffer including Jewelled Spotted Puffere. Some holds are inhabited by Glass Fish and Sweepers.
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Location
District: Gampaha
Province: Western
Depth profile
8–11 m
Protection & status
- Access
- None
- Legal status
- None
- Archaeological value
- Medium
Vessel chronology
1885
Year sunk
References & publications
- Wrecksite.eu
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