Tables Batelão de Cima as a Recife wreck at 25 m depth in the Pernambuco wreck list.
Batelao de Cima
Batelão de Cima: buried Recife wreck offshore.
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.
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.
Where Is Batelao de Cima?
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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Recent Logged Visits At Batelao de Cima
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Dive Spot Log Averages 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
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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