Dive-site story
Sunk in the early 1970s off the southern coast of Tenerife near the Punta Rasca lighthouse, this small cement transport ship sits shattered inside a sheltered volcanic canyon. Its cargo solidified into brick-like formations along the sandy seabed, while the broken hull, engine block, and boiler offer multiple swim-throughs and crevices for marine species to colonize. The shallow setting makes the wreck approachable during morning departures, surrounded by basalt ridges and scattered debris fields.
Solidified cement cargo blocks that now form an artificial reef habitat
Easily accessible boiler and hull sections with open swim-throughs
Frequent encounters with trumpetfish hovering vertically around the rusted metal plating
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving occurs year-round, with peak water warmth in late summer and increased chances of spotting angelsharks resting in the sand during winter.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic trumpetfishAulostomus strigosus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Canary morayGymnothorax bacalladoi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common cuttlefishSepia officinalis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth barracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common |
Marine forecast
