Dive-site story
TCG Pınar-1 is a former Turkish Navy water supply ship intentionally scuttled off the coast of Karaada to create an artificial reef. The vessel rests upright on a sloping seabed, making it one of the premier wreck diving destinations around Bodrum. Divers can tour the intact superstructure, wheelhouse, and open cargo decks, where sponges and marine growth have firmly taken hold.
Intact naval auxiliary vessel resting upright on sandy bottom
Accessible open companionways and bridge areas with clear sightlines
Schools of predatory fish using the hull structure for cover
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and warm water temperatures prevail during late spring through autumn, aligning with the primary diving operations in Bodrum.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common |
Marine forecast
