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Batelao de Cima

Batelão de Cima: buried Recife wreck offshore.

ScubaBoat EntryIntermediate
Wreck
Local operator required

Use a Recife boat operator; the site sits offshore and is much more about the day’s conditions than the wreck itself.

Mostly buried wreck off Recife with little structure, variable visibility, and limited marine life.

About Batelao de Cima

Batelão de Cima is a buried Recife wreck with little remaining structure and only sparse marine life. It is mainly for divers who want to tick an old wreck site rather than hunt for a detailed hull.

Research Estimate At Batelao de Cima

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeLimited life
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedModerate
Current StrengthLight current
Surge StrengthLight surge

Where Is Batelao de Cima?

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Batelao de Cima Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

25m

Depth Note

The wreck lies around 25 m and is almost completely buried in sand.

Best Season

Calmer sea days are the best fit because the site depends on visibility more than shelter.

Typical Conditions

Open-water wreck remains mostly buried in sand, with little structure and a modest depth-led profile.

Safety & Access At Batelao de Cima

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Safety Notes

Keep the dive simple and do not expect a detailed wreck profile; the site is mostly sand with little structure to navigate around.

Access Restrictions

Treat it as an offshore wreck dive and plan with a local operator rather than as a casual shore visit.

Legal Notes

Follow local wreck-dive and boating rules for the Recife coast.

Local Intel For Batelao de Cima

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba

A depth-led wreck dive with very little remaining hull structure and a sandy bottom.

Freedive

Not a freedive target; the dive is offshore and centered on a buried wreck at depth.

Snorkel

Not a snorkel site; the interesting part is well below the surface.

Batelao de Cima Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Batelao de Cima

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Exposure Note

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Recent Logged Visits At Batelao de Cima

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Batelao de Cima Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Batelao de Cima Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

cabanga.com.br · Reference Pdf

Tables Batelão de Cima as a Recife wreck at 25 m depth in the Pernambuco wreck list.

www.brasilmergulho.com · Wreck Directory

Lists Batelão de Cima at about 25 m depth, with visibility ranging from 10 to 40 m, and notes that the wreck is desmantelado and buried in sand.

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