Lists Bellatrix at 30 m with 10-40 m visibility and identifies it as a tug sunk to create an artificial reef.
Bellatrix: cleaned Recife tugboat wreck offshore.
Bellatrix: cleaned Recife tugboat wreck offshore.
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Use a Recife boat operator familiar with the wreck park and penetration procedures.
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.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
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.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A cleaned, upright tugboat wreck with passages and a classic wreck-diving layout for trained divers.
Freediving
Not a freedive target.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits well below the surface.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Lists Bellatrix at 30 m with 10-40 m visibility and identifies it as a tug sunk to create an artificial reef.
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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