Brazil · Recife offshore
Alvarenga
Also known as: Comandante Alvarenga, Batelao do Norte
Best time to dive
September to May; June to August
Certification & difficulty
Technical
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - no
Safety notes
deteriorating wreck (collapsed sections, exposed cargo hold, sand-buried debris) presents entanglement/snag risk consistent with the wreck's fishing-line note; low-visibility conditions possible; general coastal shark-incident caution applies closer to Recife's beaches but this offshore, deeper site benefits from better visibility for early detection
Permits & fees
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Recife
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.