Veleiro Orca

★★★★★ (0)

The sailboat Orca is made of iron and was purposely sunk in 1998 to serve as an artificial reef, providing shelter for marine species. It lies at a depth of 38 meters and its structure is partially dismantled. Some parts can be identified.

It is possible to find goliath groupers in this wreck, as well as some rays among the wreckage. Nurse sharks and some schools of small fish are also present.

Dive Activity

Dive Sites Nearby

AQUAMARINA, 55590-000 PORTO GALINHAS, IPOJUCA, PE

Piscinas Naturais - Porto de Galinhas (★3.9)

The natural pools of Porto de Galinhas have hot water, about 28ºC, with shallow dives around 6 meters deoth and good visibility, in a sheltered region without current. Ideal for beginner divers and Try Scuba!
Scubapro

Gonçalo Coelho (★4.7)

A ship carrying materials and food to the island of Fernando de Noronha, already used by the Navy, was useless oin that time. It was bought and sunk by Homero Lacerda and Clóvis Peixoto, in late December 1999, in front of Serrambi Beach. Minimum depth 16m. and maximum depth 34m.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Rebocador Marte (★4.7)

The tugboat Marte was sunk in 1997 to become an artificial reef. The dive starts at 16 mts and goes up to 33 mts depth and can be visited by advanced and experienced divers. The wreck is in navigational position and has 3 floors, with several passages and parts.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Galeao Sao Paulo (★3.6)

Old Galleon, from the beginning of the 17th century, sank at the Cabo de Santo Agostinho in a depth of 19 meters, its wooden hull no longer exists, only cannons and anchors, corals and many fish are found. It was already explored by pirates, thinking it was the Santa Rosa Galleon.
Scubapro

Draga Massangana (★0.0)

This dredge accidentally sank in 1981 after helping to found the Suape harbour. It is located in the direction of Cabo de Santo Agostinho, around 11 meters deep. This wreck is upside down, so divers should be careful when visiting this site.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Minuano (★4.9)

The tugboat Minuano was sunk on purpose and lies at a depth of 32 meters, supported on its keel. Its structure is well preserved and some passages are possible. It can be seen the ducted propeller, rudder turned to port, cockpit, mooring bollards and the bilge valves.
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP

Lupus (★4.7)

The tugboat Lupus was sunk alongside the tugboats Minuano and Servemar X. The minimum diving depth is 30 meters and maximum 36 meters. Many parts are still intact and well preserved. It is possible to see two large chimneys next to the cockpit.
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP

Servemar X (★4.6)

The tugboat Servemar X was sunk in 2002, along with two other tugs, Lupus and Minuano, which are also located in Recife. This wreck is in navigation position and very well maintained. This dive is made between 20 and 25 meters and may have the presence of current.
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP

Servemar 1 (★4.6)

Located 3.5 miles off the coast, in front of Boa Viagem Beach, the tugboat Servemar 1 is at a depth of 25 meters, slightly bowed to starboard. Its structure is not resistant, but some passages are possible, like in the engine room and where the steering wheel used to be. Both spaces are empty.
Mares

Veleiro Yemanja (★5.0)

Iron sailboat, named Yemanjá, sunk on purpose in May 1999, in front of Pina Beach, lies at a depth of 19 meters. This wreck is partially dismantled, and some parts can be identified, such as masts, mooring heads and cavername.
Aqualung

Vapor dos 48 (★4.7)

The identity of this wreck is still unknown. Due to its depth and steam engines, it became known as the Steam of 48. The highlight of the dive is in its engines, with operation in diagonal position, and all components intact and in operating position. One of the wheels can be seen.
Aqualung

Batelao de Cima (★4.1)

The date of sinking of this ship is not precise, with sources pointing to 1850 to 1900. It was a small ship, which today lies at a depth of 25 meters and almost completely buried in sandy bottom.
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP

Pirapama (★4.7)

The reason for the crash between the Pirapama steam and the Bahia steam is still a mystery. It is estimated that this ship sank in 1889. Today it rests between 19 and 23 meters deep. Many pieces can be identified, which brings a great historical value to this shipwreck.
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP

Vapor de Baixo (★4.7)

It is not possible to correctly determine the name and date of this shipwreck. Probably she was a small wheeled tugboat, with steam propulsion. She is correctly supported on the bottom and although most of the parts are buried, the engines and boilers are almost intact and in the correct position. Not to be missed!
Mares

Saveiros (★4.6)

Due to the perfect and purposeful sinking, the tugboat Saveiros rests on the bottom in navigation position, at 28 meters of depth. Its structure is preserved, and it can be identified the mooring bollards, ducted propeller, house with control room, chimney and passages to the engine room.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Taurus (★4.6)

After sinking in 2003, in Recife harbour, the tugboat Taurus was brought back to the surface and, due to the damages, donated to the artificial reef project. Today this wreck is at 25 meters deep, slightly adhering to port side. It is possible to penetrate and identify many pieces.
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP

Taurus e Virgo (★4.7)

Due to the proximity of these two wrecks, about 20 meters apart, it is very common for divers to visit both in a single dive. The dive is relatively shallow, being made around 20 meters deep, with great safety for possible penetrations and guaranteed fun.
Aqualung

Virgo (★4.3)

The tugboat Virgo lies on the bottom in a sailing position only 20 meters away from the tugboat Taurus, so in a single dive two wrecks can be visited. Large mooring bollards can be seen in the bow and the hull is in one piece, with a control room on top.
Mares

Phoenix (★4.6)

The tugboat Phoenix is part of the Artificial Wreck Park of Pernambuco and was sunk next to the tugboats Bellatrix and São José, distant from each other in a few meters. This wreck is in navigational position and very well preserved. It can be seen the casario with command room, chimney, rudder and more.
Mares

Mercurius (★4.7)

The tugboat Mercurius was sunk on the same day and very close to the tugboats Saveiros and Taurus, after cleaning and preparation procedures for diving. Today it is in navigational position, practically intact. It can be seen the control room, propeller in duct and the engine room can be accessed.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Sao Jose (★4.5)

Sunk alongside the tugs Bellatrix and Phoenix, is the tugboat São José. This wreck is in navigational position, resting at 29 meters depth. The house is whole, with the command house in the upper part. Above the engine room, there is a passage that allows penetration.
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP

Florida (★4.7)

The tugboat Florida sank 14 miles from the Port of Recife, due to bad weather. Of 11 crew members on board, only 05 survived the wreck. This dive starts at 30m. and can reach 33m. Many parts are still well preserved, like the boiler, winch, double expansion machine, propeller and rudder.
Mares

Walsa (★4.9)

The Walsa is a tug similar to the Saveiros and Mercurios, sunk with the purpose of being part of the Artificial Wreck Park of Pernambuco. It lies at a depth of 40 meters and is very well preserved due to the excellent sinking. This is a great spot for technical and deep dives.
Mares

Bellatrix (★4.7)

The Bellatrix was one of the tugboats sunk with the purpose of being part of Recife's shipwreck park. Before being sunk, it was cleaned for the safety of the divers during the penetrations. Today this wreck is in navigation position and rests at 30 meters deep.