Taj Mahal’s Sunken Treasure

An old wreck, sunlit swimthroughs, and tons of fish help bring the Great Basses Reef to life in this short video by one of our followers.
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Just off the coast of Kirinda, Sri Lanka, the Great Basses Reef Lighthouse (Maha Ravana) sits and waits for eager and adventurous divers.  It’s not a dive for beginners due to the shifting currents, but among the reef swimthroughs is the resting spot for the Coin Ship of the Mogul Emperor Aurangzeb.  

Video by Manujith Liyanarachchi

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