diving.goturkiye.com · Official
Official Türkiye diving page with Helles Barges history, Tekke Bay location, and 24-25 m depth details.
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Helles Barçları
Twin Gallipoli landing-barge wrecks with compact photo-friendly structure.
ScubaBoat EntryIntermediate
Wreck
Local operator required
A local operator is the practical default because the site is boat-accessed and sits inside a managed historical-wreck diving area.
Boat-access wreck pair off Tekke Bay where a short sand crossing links two WWI barges at similar depth inside the Gallipoli underwater-park system.
About Helles Barçları
Helles Barçları is a pair of First World War landing barges resting off Tekke Bay near Seddülbahir, giving divers a compact twin-wreck dive with more historical character than long swim distance. The route is usually about descending onto one flat-bottomed barge, then crossing the sand to the second wreck where the boiler and scattered structure make the site especially photogenic. It is not a huge wreck field, but the appeal comes from seeing two closely related wrecks in one dive and reading the details that still stand out on the seabed. Planning is mainly about treating it as a guided boat dive at around recreational wreck depth rather than an easy shallow heritage stop.
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Research Estimate At Helles Barçları
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VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Where Is Helles Barçları?
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Helles Barçları Planning Details
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Reported Depth
24m - 25m
Depth Note
Official Gallipoli diving references place the two barges off Tekke Bay at roughly 24 m and 25 m, with both wrecks sitting close enough for a compact two-wreck route.
Best Season
Diving is possible year-round in the broader Gallipoli underwater park, but public tourism guidance identifies May through November as the most suitable period.
Typical Conditions
Two compact wrecks on sand in open water off Tekke Bay, usually dived as one boat trip with a short transition between the barges.
Safety & Access At Helles Barçları
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Treat Helles Barçları as a depth-led guided wreck dive. Keep the route tidy, watch your gas and no-decompression margin, and avoid disturbing fragile historical structure on or around the barges.
Access Restrictions
Reached by boat as part of Gallipoli underwater-park diving rather than by direct shore entry.
Legal Notes
The wrecks are part of protected Gallipoli underwater heritage. Follow local operator and site rules, and do not remove or disturb artifacts or wreck structure.
Local Intel For Helles Barçları
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Scuba
The main appeal is a tidy twin-wreck circuit where the second barge, its boiler, and surviving hardware reward divers who like history and close-up photography.
Freedive
Not usually treated as a practical freedive site because the wrecks sit at full scuba depth and are visited as guided historical wreck dives.
Snorkel
Not a realistic snorkel spot because the wrecks rest well below snorkel depth and are accessed by dive boat.
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Helles Barçları Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.canakkalebalikadamlar.com · Operator
Regional operator page listing Helles Barges as a 25 m wreck dive in the Çanakkale and Gallipoli area.
www.turkiyetoday.com · News
Gallipoli underwater park overview citing year-round access and May-November as the most suitable months.
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