Sri Lanka · Great Basses Reef
Great Basses Wreck
Also known as: Silver Coin Wreck, Moghul Treasure Wreck
Best time to dive
Season varies - confirm locally
Certification & difficulty
Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not confirmed; unlikely given depth/current profile
Safety notes
Same surge/disorientation hazards as the reef, plus legal/archaeological protections - no artifact removal permitted, underwater photography restricted to limited areas
Permits & fees
Same Sri Lanka Coast Guard approval + Archaeological Department involvement required as the reef; no fee amount found - VERIFY
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Kirinda/Yala
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.