Independent wreck description and current/storm context.
Bodrum wreck dive with a shallow bay start and deeper aircraft sections.
Bodrum wreck dive with a shallow bay start and deeper aircraft sections.
C47 Dakota is a Bodrum wreck dive off Kara Ada, where a boat route can begin in the bay and lead out to a broken-up C-47 aircraft resting across deeper sections of the site. The wreck works as an artificial reef, so the appeal is a mix of history, structure, and fish life rather than a pure wide-open wall dive. It suits divers who are comfortable with planning, depth, and a slightly more serious wreck profile.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 34m
Depth Note
The route can begin shallow in the bay before reaching the broken wreck sections and deeper parts of the airframe.
Typical Conditions
Boat-accessed wreck dive with a shallow bay approach, a split aircraft, and deeper sections that demand attention.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
This is an aircraft wreck dive with overhead structure; plan the dive for the 19–33 m depth range and account for the wreck being in multiple sections.
Access Restrictions
Guided wreck planning matters because the site stretches across shallow and deeper wreck sections.
Legal Notes
It is a deliberately sunk artificial reef, so follow the guide's wreck and route instructions.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A wreck dive ranging from about 19–33 m, suitable for experienced divers and underwater photography.
Freediving
Not appropriate for freediving because the main wreck sections sit too deep and require scuba planning.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the useful features sit too deep for surface-only viewing.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Independent wreck description and current/storm context.
Alternative wreck profile with body/tail separation and depth notes.
Operator route, access, and wreck description.
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