Official Salvador tourism context for diving in Bahia waters.
Reliance: shallow shore wreck off Barra
Reliance: shallow shore wreck off Barra
Reliance is a shallow wreck site beside Christ Hill in Barra, with boilers, a steering wheel, and a propeller blade still visible in the sand. It is a sheltered home for sardines and reef fish, and it works best as an easy shore dive for relaxed exploration rather than a deep or current-heavy plan. The wreck is easy to read, with enough structure for a slow circuit and straightforward buoyancy control around the buried metal.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 8m
Depth Note
Maximum depth of 8 m at high tide.
Best Season
Year-round; calm warm-water conditions are the main factor.
Typical Conditions
Shallow warm-water wreck conditions with easy shore access and usually light current.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep clear of the propeller and buried machinery, and watch surface traffic if you enter from the beach.
Access Restrictions
Easy shore access, but respect local beach use and any site controls around the wreck.
Legal Notes
Avoid touching the wreck machinery and follow any local access guidance near Barra.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow wreck dive with key features partly buried in sand and a visible propeller blade.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the wreck machinery makes it better suited to scuba and easy snorkel viewing.
Snorkeling
Shallow enough for calm-water snorkeling, though the wreck machinery is the main attraction.
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
Official Salvador tourism context for diving in Bahia waters.
Operator context for introductory wreck diving in Salvador.
Independent wreck summary for Bahia and Salvador.
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