{"id":2956,"date":"2026-08-06T20:16:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T14:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islandscuba.net\/?p=2956"},"modified":"2026-08-08T23:56:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T18:26:04","slug":"lotus-barge-wreck-colombo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/islandscuba.net\/?p=2956","title":{"rendered":"Lotus Barge"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Lotus Barge Wreck<\/h2>

  • Depth Range:<\/span><\/b> 25\u201328 meters (82\u201392 feet)<\/span><\/p>

    Visibility:<\/b> Best from Mid-October\/November through April when ocean conditions are calmest.<\/p>

    Experience Level:<\/b> Advanced Open Water (AOW) divers and above.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    Originally a small steam barge widely utilised in Sri Lankan waters around the turn of the 20th century, compact in size at roughly 15 to 18 meters long, <\/span>the vessel now sits upright on the sea floor. Over time, the ocean has transformed this historic steel shell into one of Colombo\u2019s renowned “Coral Wrecks,” serving as a vital artificial reef for deep-water marine species.<\/span><\/p>

    An oasis of life surrounded by a vast sandy seabed, the Lotus Barge is widely considered one of the most vibrant and colorful wreck dives in Colombo.<\/span> \u00a0this charming site delivers an unforgettable scuba diving experience packed with thriving marine habitats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    What Makes Lotus Barge Special?<\/b><\/p>

    Thick blankets of yellow, pink, and purple soft corals and delicate whip corals wrap around the hull and single midship boiler.<\/span><\/p>

    Despite its age, key structural elements remain clearly visible, including the intact bow, a prominent midships steam boiler, and the single screw propeller and rudder near the stern.<\/p>

    For Advanced Open Water divers, the Lotus Barge offers a perfect combination of depth, color, and macro marine life. It stands out as a rewarding, action-packed wreck dive off Sri Lanka\u2019s capital coast.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Lotus Barge Wreck Depth Range: 25\u201328 meters (82\u201392 feet) Visibility: Best from Mid-October\/November through April when ocean conditions are calmest. Experience Level: Advanced Open Water (AOW) divers and above. Originally a small steam barge widely utilised in Sri Lankan waters around the turn of the 20th century, compact in size at roughly 15 to 18 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2960,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[103,105,117],"tags":[113,111,114,115,109,116],"class_list":["post-2956","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advanced-open-water","category-deep-dive","category-nitrox-dive","tag-advance-open-water","tag-advance-open-water-diver","tag-deep-diver","tag-nitrox-diver","tag-scuba-diving-in-colombo","tag-scuba-diving-in-sri-lanka"],"yoast_head":"\nLotus Barge - Island Scuba<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Another small unidentified wreck that an oasis of life surrounded by sand. 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