Ruy Barbosa

Porto, Portugal

Depth

12m

Visibility

4m - 12m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Ruy Barbosa

This Brazilian vessel was built in 1913 and while on route to Leixões it ran into thick fog where she ran aground,about 200 meter from Marreco beach.The ship was carrying German Jew refugees at the time of it's sinking but there were no deaths during the incident.While majority of the ship is now broken up,one can still see the anchors,boilers as well as some other parts scattered.

Ruy Barbosa Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

12m

Visibility Range

4m – 12m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21%

O₂

Marine Life

Various

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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