City tourism feature citing official guidance on calm water, visibility, and beginner-friendly Boa Viagem.
Naufragio Blackadder is a shallow Boa Viagem wreck with easy access.
Naufragio Blackadder is a shallow Boa Viagem wreck with easy access.
Naufragio Blackadder is a shallow wreck off Boa Viagem that draws divers for its intact outline, history, and marine life. The ship lies against a reefed shoreline, with the bow, midships, and remaining masts still readable enough to follow as a single easy wreck tour. The site is usually dived with a local operator and works best when the sea is calm and the tide is friendly, because orientation is easiest when visibility is steady and the wreck stays in its sheltered bay. Shoals, seahorses, angelfish, surgeonfish, crabs, shrimp, and batfish use the structure as cover, while the stern is fragile enough that penetration there should be avoided.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 12m
Depth Note
Wreck commonly described at about 9 m; guide material places the site max around 12 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer weather windows outside winter.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay water, modest visibility, and low-to-moderate current make this a relaxed wreck dive when the sea is settled.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat the reef edge and wreck frame as delicate structure, and avoid penetration in the fragile stern.
Access Restrictions
Use a credentialed local operator and check tides and weather windows before going.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow wreck dive with a readable hull line, masts, and reef edge; keep buoyancy tight and stay outside the fragile stern.
Freediving
Only suitable for confident freedivers on calm days, but scuba is the practical way to work the structure and marine life.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to very calm, clear water and is better for surface context than for seeing the full wreck.
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
City tourism feature citing official guidance on calm water, visibility, and beginner-friendly Boa Viagem.
Official Bahia article mentioning dive activity at Blackadder and Boa Viagem.
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