Lists Rio Massangana / Draga Massangana and reports local visibility at around 20 m.
Draga Massangana: shallow upside-down dredge wreck near Recife.
Draga Massangana: shallow upside-down dredge wreck near Recife.
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Use a Recife or Suape-area operator familiar with the wreck and local boat approaches.
Draga Massangana is a shallow upside-down dredge wreck near the Suape side of Recife. Its clear hull shape, marine growth, and reef fish make it a beginner-friendly wreck dive.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
11m
Depth Note
Reported around 11 m deep; the wreck lies upside down.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer and clearer conditions usually from September to May.
Typical Conditions
Warm water, moderate visibility, and a shallow wreck profile; broader Recife sea state can make day-to-day conditions vary.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The wreck is upside down, so move carefully around the structure and any loose debris.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only wreck; not a shore dive.
Legal Notes
Follow local boating rules and operator guidance around Suape.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow wreck dive with a clear upside-down hull and plenty of structure to explore.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target.
Snorkeling
Too deep for casual snorkelling.
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.
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Research Sources
Lists Rio Massangana / Draga Massangana and reports local visibility at around 20 m.
Describes the dredge as Japanese-origin, used on Suape works, and sunk in a storm while heading to Recife for revision; also notes the wreck is upside down and should be approached carefully.
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