Sao Miguel · Liberty ship wreck

Dori dive guide.

A Second World War Liberty ship that sank in 1964 and now forms a shallow archaeological dive park near Ponta Delgada.

São Miguel seen from orbit, regional island context rather than a photograph of the Dori wreck

Depth

9-21 m

Level

Open Water with local guide

Access

Boat dive about five minutes from Ponta Delgada; confirm the mooring, current and exterior route with the operator.

Best season

Azores diving is most regular in summer and early autumn; the operator still decides for wind, swell and visibility.

Safety

Protected archaeological wreck: remain outside unless specifically trained and authorized, preserve all material, control buoyancy and follow the ascent plan.

Hours

No fixed public hours. Boat departures, protected-area access and shore entries depend on operators, permits and sea state.

Conditions

Sao Miguel marine forecast.

Wave

0.9 m9 s

Swell

0.8 m6 s

Wind

2 kn153 deg

Sea temp

21.4 Csurface

Additional information

Local pages and official references.

Local operators

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