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7 Km South/Southwest Of Colombo

SL/W/COLO/M/13

Lotus Barge · Lotus Barge

District
Colombo
Depth
24.00–28.00 m
Vessel type
Bulk Carrier

Overview

The remains of a small wreck about 15-18m in length. Prolific growth of corals (specially Black Coral) and marine life aggregation. The hull is fairly intact with a single screw propeller and rudder visible. This is a few kilometers away from the Toilet Barge and simillar in appearence. However, it is richer in marine life habitation.

A large single boiler can be seen midships

This wreck is one of the four 'Coral Wrecks' of Colombo, because of the coral growth and marine life (along with the Black Coral Wreck and Toilet Barge situated in the same vicinity southwest of Colombo port and the Wallet Wreck situated further northwest).

The depth of seabed is 30m.

Stern 13 Feb 2016 © Dharshana Jayawardena / Ghosts of the Deep - Diving the Shipwrecks of SL
Port Bow 14 Feb 2016 © Dharshana Jayawardena / Ghosts of the Deep - Diving the Shipwrecks of SL
Midships 13 Feb 2016 © Dharshana Jayawardena / Ghosts of the Deep - Diving the Shipwrecks of SL
Video 2 Mar 2017 © Rasika Muthucumarana

Location

District: Colombo

Province: Western

Depth profile

24–28 m

Protection & status

Access
None
Legal status
None

References & publications

  • Jayawadena, D. (2016) Ghosts of the Deep - Diving the shipwrecks of Sri Lanka, Vijitha Yapa Publications, Colombo, pp.101-112.

Record provenance

Recorded
2016-02-13
Last updated
2021-05-31
Biodiversity survey
Incomplete

Data: National Shipwreck Database / CCF–MAU