Batavia Shipwreck Suggest edit

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6Max dive depth

6.0 mSite max depth

10.0–25.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

October to AprilBest months

22.0–26.0 °CWater (summer)

17.0–22.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The Batavia Shipwreck consists of the remains of a Dutch East India Company ship that sank in 1629 near the Abrolhos Islands, with visible wreckage and historical artifacts.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–25.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 22.0–26.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 17.0–22.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits are required for the Abrolhos Islands.
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Bottom types:
sand reef wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best light for photography is during the morning; bring a wide-angle lens for wreck shots.

Location

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