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The Corveta Camaquã is the wreck dive in Fernando de Noronha that always pulls us back. It’s a purposeful dive, dropping down to 52 metres, so you need to be comfortable with depth and maybe think about nitrox to stretch out bottom time. The ship lies on its starboard side, largely intact, which means you get that real sense of a vessel resting on the seabed. We love swimming along the deck, past the cannons and scattered ammunition, imagining the rough seas that brought her down. Visibility here often hits 25 metres, and with the light filtering through the water, the scale of the wreck really hits you. Schools of snapper and jacks are constant companions, swirling around the superstructure. Keep an eye out for green turtles, often found munching on algae growing on the hull, seemingly unbothered by divers. We’ve also had some incredible encounters with eagle rays gliding gracefully past the bow. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history and the way the ocean reclaims human artefacts, creating new homes for marine life.