6 Km West Of Colombo
SL/W/COLO/M/19
Black Coral wreck
- District
- Colombo
- Depth
- 35.00–40.00 m
- Vessel type
- Steam Ship, Bulk Carrier
Overview
An unidentified wreck lying on seabed at 40m depth. This wreck is rather unique because of its prolific growth of Black Coral on deck, unlike that of any other wreck in Colombo. The hull is reasonably intact, but in several areas, the wreck has deteriorated.
A very large single boiler can be found amidships and at the stern, a single screw propeller and the rudder. On deck remnants of the bridge including the wheelhouse can be found. There is also an exposed commode similar to that of the Toilet Barge.
This is one of the four 'Coral Wrecks' of Colombo along with the Lotus Barge, Toilet Barge situated nearby and the Wallet Wreck situated further west. The water visibility is generally very good here and the wreck is inhabited by reef dwelling marine life, but not in profusion in comparison to the Lotus Barge and the Toilet Barge.
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Location
District: Colombo
Province: Western
Depth profile
35–40 m
Protection & status
- Access
- None
- Legal status
- None
- Archaeological value
- Medium