Marialva
About Marialva
This is the wreck of the tugboat Marialva, lying on a sandy bottom off the mouth of the Douro River at around 25 m. The remains are heavily damaged and covered in silt. The site is reached by boat and offers opportunities to see common coastal species around the wreckage.
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Marialva Planning Details
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Reported Depth
25m+
Depth Note
Wreck lies on a sandy bottom at 25 m.
Typical Conditions
Sandy bottom with a heavily silted wreck.
Safety & Access At Marialva
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The wreck is described as very silted, which can reduce visibility; maintain good buoyancy control and fin carefully near the bottom.
Access Restrictions
Accessible only by boat.
Local Intel For Marialva
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Scuba
A wreck dive with the structure sitting at about 25 m on sand.
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