Chief Dragon (Car Wreck)

Depth: 24-35m

Certification Level: Advanced Open Water

One of the best-known wrecks in Colombo, this 112m long car transport vessel sank in 1983. The superstructure is broken up and lies scattered across the sand at 35m but the main hull remains intact and upright. Coral encrusted chassis of cars are scattered across the main deck at a depth of 24-28m. The wreck is covered in hard and soft coral and attracts large numbers of fish including trevally, mackerel and barracuda. This site is often exposed to strong currents.