www.brasilmergulho.com · Wreck Directory
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.
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Minuano
Minuano: upright Recife tugboat wreck.
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DeepWreck
Local operator required
Use a Recife operator familiar with offshore wreck runs and swim-through procedures.
Boat-access upright wreck with swim-throughs, preserved machinery, and fish life off Recife.
About Minuano
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.
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Research Estimate At Minuano
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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthMixed health
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Where Is Minuano?
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Minuano Planning Details
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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.
Safety & Access At Minuano
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentDangerous wildlife
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.
Local Intel For Minuano
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Upright wreck dive with a keel-supported profile, recognizable machinery, and possible swim-throughs.
Freedive
Not a freedive target.
Snorkel
Too deep for casual snorkelling.
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Wildlife at Minuano
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Avg. Visibility20m
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Minuano Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.mergulharte.com · Destination Directory
Says Minuano was one of the first tugs sunk to become an artificial reef and a visitation point for divers.
www.nextstopbrazil.com · Travel Article
Lists Minuano at 32 m in Recife's wreck field and describes the city as the shipwreck capital with warm, high-visibility waters.
www.tribunapr.com.br · Travel Article
Lists Minuano at 33 m in Boa Viagem and describes Recife as rich in wreck dives and warm waters.
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