Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil
On 3 October 1983, the Brazilian Navy corvette Ipiranga (V17) struck its bow on the rocks of Cabeço da Sapata during a routine mission and sank. After the collision, the corvette stayed afloat for about 8 hours, long enough for the entire crew to be rescued, and there were no casualties. The rock formation almost breaks the surface and is surrounded by beds of rhodoliths and sponges. A wide variety of fish passes through, with a chance of meeting groupers and rays.
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