Boiler Wreck Batticaloa
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About this site
Boiler Wreck lies off Batticaloa (Maḍakalapuva) on Sri Lanka's east coast, an area better known for its lagoon and surf breaks than for developed dive tourism. The site takes its name from a boiler structure remaining on the seabed, suggesting the remnants of an old steam-powered vessel rather than an intact ship. It sits at a maximum depth of around 15 metres and is rated an advanced dive. Batticaloa sits along the Indian Ocean side of the island, with the surrounding waters largely shaped by seasonal monsoon patterns.
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Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Bigeye TrevallyCaranx sexfasciatusReported here · unconfirmed
Blacktip TrevallyCaranx heberiReported here · unconfirmed
Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilisReported here · unconfirmed
Sleepy GobyPsammogobius biocellatusReported here · unconfirmed
Barred TrevallyFerdauia ferdauReported here · unconfirmed
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