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Cargo Wreck

Cargo Wreck

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Depth
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21m

Visibility
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15m - 45m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

Cargo Wreck

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Cargo Wreck
Depth
Depth Icon

21m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

15m - 45m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

About Cargo Wreck
The Cargo Wreck is known to be the very best artificial wreck dive in Colombo. She was intentionally sank in 1993 to create a artificial reef. She is still intact and rests in water of 21 meters deep. Beautiful corals and abundant surrounding marine life now inhabits her.

Cargo Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

21m

Visibility Range

15m – 45m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 45%

O2
CNS Load (35 min)

13% at 19m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life
  • Box Fish
  • Eels
  • Groupers
  • Nudibranchs
  • Rays
  • Snappers
  • Various
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Location
Dive Site Hazards

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.

  • Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.

  • Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

  • Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

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