NewsThe wreck of the SS Sagaing, a famous naval ship, has been refloated after 75 years. The vessel sank in Trincomalee Harbor during World War II, and the successful salvage has been hailed as a landmark turning point for diving and salvage. The Sri Lanka Navy refloated the wreck, which was fully submerged in 35 feet of water, to make room for expanding berthing facilities in the harbor. The task of salvaging and removing the wreck was assigned to Eastern Naval Command and it was undertaken by the Eastern Command Diving Unit headed by the Command Diving Officer Captain Krishantha Athukorala. Director General of Operations Rear Admiral Piyal De Silva provided advice as did the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe.

Source: Sunday Times April 02, 2018 05:26 UTC