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Ss Ruy Barbosa
Shallow Mindelo wreck with visible machinery and easy orientation.
A recreational wreck dive with clear structure, simple navigation, and enough open profile to reward controlled buoyancy and conservative wreck habits.
About Ss Ruy Barbosa
SS Ruy Barbosa is a shallow wreck off Mindelo with a long, open profile and prominent exposed structure, including boilers and anchors that make the dive easy to orient. It suits recreational scuba divers who want an accessible wreck with clear reference points, steady navigation, and normal overhead-environment discipline rather than aggressive penetration.
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Research Estimate At Ss Ruy Barbosa
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
Where Is Ss Ruy Barbosa?
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Ss Ruy Barbosa Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 15m
Depth Note
The wreck is presented as a shallow site with the upper structure reached early and the broader profile spread across a modest depth band.
Typical Conditions
Visibility is generally good for wreck diving.
Safety & Access At Ss Ruy Barbosa
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat the wreck as an overhead environment. Keep good buoyancy, avoid silt-outs, and stay conservative around narrow structure and enclosed spaces.
Access Restrictions
Open-water certification is the practical baseline, and wreck penetration should be reserved for divers with the right training and briefing.
Legal Notes
Follow local briefing and site rules, and stay out of enclosed sections unless your training and the operator's plan explicitly allow it.
Local Intel For Ss Ruy Barbosa
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best approached as a recreational wreck dive with clear reference points and a conservative no-penetration mindset.
Wildlife at Ss Ruy Barbosa
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Recent Logged Visits At Ss Ruy Barbosa
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Ss Ruy Barbosa
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