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Trincomalee

SL/E/TRIN/M/06

Jagatha P315 · Sandy Bay Gun Boat 04

Period
Modern
Year sunk
2020
District
Trincomalee
Depth
14.00–16.00 m
Vessel type
Military Craft, Bulk Carrier

Overview

A military craft/gunboat belongs to the Sri Lanka Navy. The craft was known as the 'Jagatha" or P315 was in service from 1980 to2020.

After decommissioning, it was purposely sunken very next to the underwater museum built by Sri Lanka Navy to be an artificial reef.  Military craft 'Weeraya - P311' was also sunk here at the same place. Both were adding value to the museum (Sculptures and pillars made of cement) attracting more divers. The location is known as Sandy Bay, Trincomalee. The gunboat was in service for more than 40 years.

Bow of the craft 5 Jul 2021 © Sri Lanka Navy
the gunboat before sinking 5 Jul 2021 © Sri Lanka Navy
amidships area 5 Jul 2021 © Sri Lanka Navy
the boat near the underwater museum statues 4 Jun 2021 © Thaprobane Divers
Video 4 Jun 2021 © Thaprobane Divers

Location

District: Trincomalee

Province: Eastern

Depth profile

14–16 m

Protection & status

Access
Yes
Legal status
None
Archaeological value
Low
Physical protection
None
Degradation
Corrosion
Owner terrain
Sri Lanka Navy
Owner site
Sri Lanka Navy
Authority
Sri Lanka Navy
Threat
Corrosion
Threat
Deterioration

Vessel chronology

2020

Year sunk

1980 – 2020

Time period estimate

Record provenance

Recorded
2021-05-14
Last updated
2021-09-06
Biodiversity survey
Incomplete

Data: National Shipwreck Database / CCF–MAU