Dive-site story
The Nigerian cargo ship broke apart during a severe storm off Cabo Espichel in February 1989, leaving two distinct wreck sites on the seafloor. This section features heavily fractured metal plates, cargo winches, and twisted steel beams that have transformed into an artificial reef. Cold Atlantic currents wash through the remains, creating sheltered pockets where large predators and encrusting marine organisms congregate.
Extensive collapsed structural framework overgrown with anemones and hydroids
Large schools of pouting and sea bream swirling through the wreckage
Regular sightings of oversized conger eels tucked into pipeline sections
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer sea states and slightly warmer Atlantic waters occur during late spring through early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European conger eelConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| BibTrisopterus luscus | Common | ||||||||||||
| European spider crabMaja squinado | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ballan wrasseLabrus bergylta | Common |
Marine forecast
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