Wreck
down to 64 m
Corveta Ipiranga (V-17)
A corvette that sank in 1983 after hitting Cabeça da Sapata, now at about 62 m with most of its structure intact.
- Technical
Experienced≤40 m
Cabeço da Sapata
Dive site in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
A wall dropping to 42 m with a wide variety of passing fish reaching the surface.
- Max depth
- 42 m
- Level
- Experienced
- Best months
- Mar–Jul, Oct
The story
This submerged rock formation is where the warship Corveta Ipiranga (V-17) collided before sinking in 1983; the wreck remains preserved on the seabed at about 62 m.
Source: diariodepernambuco.com.br
The dive
A wall dive.
Who it's for
Experienced≤40 mSource: bahia.ws
Recommended minimum: Experienced (Deep Specialty, N3).
- DepthThe usual dive goes deeper than lower certifications allow.
- Access is restricted or uncertain: check with local authorities and operators.
- The site goes deeper than 40 m: Experienced divers stay above 40 m.
Conditions
- Dive type
- Wall
- Environment
- Open water
- Water
- Sea water
Season in Fernando de Noronha
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
- Best
- Good
- Possible
- Closed
- Not documented yet
Best months: Mar–Jul, Oct.
Source: reservas.atlantisdivers.com.brWhere is Fernando de Noronha?
The point shows the Fernando de Noronha area, not the exact dive site.
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down to 17 m
Pedras Secas
Rock corridors, canyons and arches around 15 m, with barracudas, rays, turtles and lobsters.
- Advanced
- Turtles
Drift
down to 16 m
Buraco das Cabras
A 16 m drift dive that crosses a channel.
- Advanced
Reef
down to 17 m
Caieiras
A 17 m dive between three rock formations that is a resting and feeding area for sea turtles.
- Open Water
- Turtles
Cavern
down to 27 m
Caverna da Sapata
The Sapata caverns are singled out as a hotspot for large rays.
- Advanced
- Stingrays
Reef
down to 24 m
Laje Dois Irmãos
- Advanced
- Sharks
About this page
Values marked “Estimated” come from our original catalogue and are being checked against published sources one by one. Sourced values link to where they come from. Conditions change with the season, the weather and the tide: confirm with a local dive centre before you dive.