Dive-center page describing the wreck as an artificial reef.
Purpose-sunk wreck reef with easy boat access
Purpose-sunk wreck reef with easy boat access
Guided boat access is the practical setup for this wreck.
TCG Pinar-1 is a purpose-sunk wreck reef with a compact hull and a deeper stern section, suited to planned boat dives rather than casual sightseeing. Small life on the hull makes it a good wreck for slow, controlled exploration, careful depth discipline, and tidy wreck procedures. It is more about structure and precision than big-water drift or a wide reef cruise.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 30m
Depth Note
Stern lies at about 20 m and descends to around 30 m.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn.
Typical Conditions
Calm, clear-water boat dive on a compact wreck; most interest sits on the hull and around the profile.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use wreck-diving procedures and depth planning; the site has overhead structure and a deeper lower section.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan it as a guided wreck dive.
Legal Notes
Standard local wreck-dive rules and operator briefing apply.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Compact wreck profile with a deeper stern section and limited overhead structure.
Freediving
Not a natural freedive target; the depth and wreck layout suit scuba more than breath-hold diving.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the structure is too deep for useful surface 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
Dive-center page describing the wreck as an artificial reef.
Bodrum wreck article with clear-water and wreck-history context.
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