Lists Minuano in front of Boa Viagem Beach, Recife-PE, at 32 m depth with 20 m visibility and identifies it as an artificial-reef tugboat.
Minuano: upright Recife tugboat wreck.
Use a Recife operator familiar with offshore wreck runs and swim-through procedures.
Minuano is an upright purpose-sunk tugboat wreck off Boa Viagem, with preserved machinery, swim-throughs, and a strong fish life profile. It is one of Recife's classic artificial-reef wrecks for experienced divers.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
32m
Depth Note
Wreck lies upright at 32 m on its keel.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer conditions usually from September to May.
Typical Conditions
Warm water, about 20 m visibility, and an offshore wreck profile with swim-throughs.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Use wreck and overhead procedures in any passages, and keep respectful distance from nurse sharks.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only wreck; use a local operator and deep-wreck training.
Legal Notes
Follow local boating and wreck-dive rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Upright wreck dive with a keel-supported profile, recognizable machinery, and possible swim-throughs.
Freediving
Not a 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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Lists Minuano in front of Boa Viagem Beach, Recife-PE, at 32 m depth with 20 m visibility and identifies it as an artificial-reef tugboat.
Says Minuano was one of the first tugs sunk to become an artificial reef and a visitation point for divers.
Lists Minuano at 32 m in Recife's wreck field and describes the city as the shipwreck capital with warm, high-visibility waters.
Lists Minuano at 33 m in Boa Viagem and describes Recife as rich in wreck dives and warm waters.
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