Dive-site story
Intentionally scuttled off the shores of Karaada near Bodrum, this former military transport aircraft rests along a sand and rock slope. Winter storms eventually split the aluminum fuselage into distinct sections, providing views into the cockpit and open cargo bay. Schools of Mediterranean damselfish congregate around the tail assembly, while groupers and morays seek shelter in crevices beneath the wings.
Wreckage of a twin-propeller military transport plane
Cockpit controls and structural frames clearly recognizable
Morays and groupers established inside engine mounts and fuselage pockets
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through autumn provides the calmest sea state and optimal water clarity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common LionfishPterois miles | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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