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Lists Bellatrix at 30 m with 10-40 m visibility and identifies it as a tug sunk to create an artificial reef.
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Bellatrix
Bellatrix: cleaned Recife tugboat wreck offshore.
ScubaBoat EntryAdvanced
Artificial ReefWreck
Local operator required
Use a Recife boat operator familiar with the wreck park and penetration procedures.
Upright offshore tug in Recife's wreck park with penetration options and a mix of structure and open water.
About Bellatrix
Bellatrix is a cleaned, purpose-sunk Recife tugboat that sits upright as part of the city's shipwreck park. It offers a classic offshore wreck profile with penetration options and plenty of structure for trained wreck divers.
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Research Estimate At Bellatrix
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthLight current
Where Is Bellatrix?
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Bellatrix Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
28m - 30m
Depth Note
Bellatrix is commonly listed around 28-30 m and sits upright as a purpose-sunk tugboat in Recife's wreck park.
Best Season
September to May; July and August are rougher and often less clear.
Typical Conditions
Warm offshore water, generally good visibility, possible current, and limited surge at depth.
Safety & Access At Bellatrix
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Use wreck and overhead procedures, manage gas and line discipline, and stay within your penetration training.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only site; plan with a Recife operator familiar with the wreck park.
Legal Notes
Follow local wreck-dive, penetration, and boating rules.
Local Intel For Bellatrix
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A cleaned, upright tugboat wreck with passages and a classic wreck-diving layout for trained divers.
Freedive
Not a freedive target.
Snorkel
Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits well below the surface.
Bellatrix Dive Conditions Planner
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Wildlife at Bellatrix
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
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Bellatrix Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Reports Bellatrix among four tugs sunk on February 8, 2017, 13 km offshore at 28 m depth, and ties the project to Recife's tourism and artificial-reef push.
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