Cabrera Archipelago · Spain · Wreck
Ana Rosa
A 40 m fishing boat wreck in a restricted park zone
Area photo: Victords2012 · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Ana Rosa is a fishing boat about 40 m long lying flat on the sandy bottom between Cabrera and Conejera, at 22 to 32 m. It is a restricted zone of the national park, open only to divers with Advanced certification or equivalent. Current is often strong, which makes the wreck a dive for experienced divers.
Also known as Pecio Ana Rosa, Cabrera - Ana Rosa.
Where it is and how deep
39.1715° N, 2.9558° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The wreck rests completely flat on the sandy seabed, at depths of 22 to 32 m, and measures about 40 m in length. Current is often strong here, which is what makes the dive something special for experts.
The fishing boat sank in 1994 after a Panamanian merchant ship ran it down, and 6 crew died. Around the wreck divers can expect to meet groupers, the odd moray and octopus, and at times schools of amberjack cruising nearby.
The wreck
- Vessel
- Ana Rosa fishing boat
- Type
- Fishing boat
- Length
- 40 m (131 ft)
- Sunk
- 1994
- Cause
- Run down by a Panamanian merchant ship; 6 crew died
- Lies
- Completely flat on the sand seabed
Marine life and season
- Groupers
- Octopus & cuttlefish
- Trevally & jacks
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-season | Off-season | Fair | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair | Off-season |
Season follows Cabrera Archipelago: Dive trips run mainly June to September, when the sea off Mallorca averages 22–26 °C; permits are limited, so book early.
Know before you go
- Strong current is frequent over the wreck, and the zone suits experienced divers only.
Dive videos
Pecio Ana Rosa - Cabrera · Vicent Servera Carreras on YouTube
Questions divers ask
What certification does the Ana Rosa wreck need?+
The park allows the wreck only to divers with Advanced certification or equivalent. It lies at 22 to 32 m and the current is often strong.
How many divers can dive the Ana Rosa each day?+
The wreck is a restricted zone, with a maximum of one boat and 10 divers a day.
Sources
- Puntos de inmersión: Cabrera — Aventura IB
- Buceo: Parque Nacional Archipiélago de Cabrera — Organismo Autónomo Parques Nacionales
- Cabrera - Ana Rosa — ScubaGo
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