Exact wreck page with the 28 m / 23 m profile, artificial-reef conversion, and boat-travel timing.
Upright wreck dive off Sal
Kwarcit Wreck (Boris) is an upright wreck dive off Sal that works as an artificial reef, with a clear hull shape and penetrable spaces for divers who are qualified to enter them. The draw is the mix of wreck structure and marine life on the superstructure and surrounding sand, so it rewards steady buoyancy and a calm route through the holds. Plan it as a boat wreck with enough current awareness to keep the return controlled.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
23m - 28m
Depth Note
The wreck lies upright at about 28 m, with the deck around 23 m.
Typical Conditions
Upright wreck on sand with a current-prone outer profile and active fish life around the superstructure.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Only enter the wreck if you are qualified, keep a conservative turn, and treat the holds as overhead space with current in mind.
Access Restrictions
Best for advanced wreck divers; penetration only with proper wreck training and briefings.
Legal Notes
Follow local boat and wreck guidance, and give sharks and rays space around the hull.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Access
Reached by a short boat ride from Sal, with direct boat access to the wreck site.
Coral
The wreck functions as an artificial reef, with life concentrating on the hull, superstructure, and surrounding sand.
Aquatic Life
Reported sightings include stingrays, nurse sharks, nudibranchs, frogfish, jackfish, and groupers around the 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
Exact wreck page with the 28 m / 23 m profile, artificial-reef conversion, and boat-travel timing.
Excursions page naming Kwarcit Boris as a 28 m wreck dive with boat access.
Operator page with the artificial-reef framing and the site species mix.
Destination page confirming the wreck as a sunk artificial reef in Cape Verde.
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