7 Km South/Southwest Of Colombo

Lotus Barge

SL/W/COLO/M/13

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.

Media gallery

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

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.

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District: Colombo
Depth: 5–15 m

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Panadura Boiler Wreck 02 (Northeast Wreck)

Nilkete Wreck 02

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District: Colombo
Depth: 5–15 m

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Depth: 12–14 m

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Sierra

SL/W/COLO/M/04

District: Colombo
Depth: 6–23 m