Virgo

★★★★☆ (14)

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.

Encounters with large schools are common, as well as lazy nurse sharks, large turtles and rays. There is also a coral and algae cover.

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Mares, Janez Kranjc
Galeao Sao Paulo (★3.6)

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)

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.
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP
Servemar X (★4.6)

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.
Mares
Veleiro Yemanja (★5.0)

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.
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP
Vapor de Baixo (★4.7)

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!
SSI Service Center Brazil, 13211-693 Jundiaí SP
Taurus e Virgo (★4.7)

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.
Mares
Phoenix (★4.6)

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
Walsa (★4.9)

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, Janez Kranjc
Alvarenga (★4.8)

Alvarenga (★4.8)

Old iron frigate, fully powered by sail, sank in front of Olinda beach, 15km away. Today it lies at a depth of 24 meters and its hull is preserved.