Describes Pirapama as an 1889 wreck with a long Recife history and notes archaeological evidence suggesting the ship may have been intentionally sunk after being dismantled.
Pirapama: historic Recife steamer wreck.
Pirapama: historic Recife steamer wreck.
Use a Recife operator familiar with wreck timing and night-dive plans.
Pirapama is a historic Recife steamer wreck with visible structure, reef growth, and steady fish life. It is usually dived by boat with a local operator, and the remaining wreck rewards careful buoyancy, conservative routing, and good situational awareness. The site is a classic Recife wreck for divers who want an accessible historic target with occasional night-dive appeal and a calm, well-planned exploration profile.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
19m - 23m
Depth Note
The wreck is reported to lie between 19 and 23 m and is a famous Recife wreck dive.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer conditions usually from September to May.
Typical Conditions
Warm water, generally good visibility, and a classic Recife wreck profile with night-dive potential.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Maintain good buoyancy around the structure, and be cautious around larger marine animals.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only wreck; use a local operator and keep clear of larger marine life.
Legal Notes
Follow local boating and wreck-dive rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Historic wreck with visible structure and night-dive potential.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive target.
Snorkeling
Too deep for casual snorkelling.
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
Describes Pirapama as an 1889 wreck with a long Recife history and notes archaeological evidence suggesting the ship may have been intentionally sunk after being dismantled.
Lists Pirapama among Recife's centenary wrecks and frames the wreck park as a major local dive attraction.
Lists Pirapama at 19-23 m among Recife wrecks and notes that the area has warm water and generally high visibility.
Describes Pirapama as one of the stars of Recife wreck diving because of the abundance of life and says it makes an excellent night dive.
Says Pirapama lies at 21 m depth and is one of Recife's main wreck dives.
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