Reef Explorers
Advanced≤30 m

C-47 Dakota Wreck (Kaş)

Dive site in Turkish Riviera (Kaş & Kemer), Turkey

Max depth
22 m
Level
Advanced
Best months
Apr–Dec

The story

This Douglas Dakota DC-3, which had served in the Turkish paratroop regiment, was sunk on purpose off Kaş in 2009 and is now an artificial reef. It is 20 metres long with a 30-metre wingspan.

Source: blog.padi.com

The dive

A wreck and artificial reef dive.

Who it's for

Advanced≤30 mSource: scubago.com

Recommended minimum: Advanced (PADI Advanced Open Water, N2).

  • DepthThe usual dive goes deeper than lower certifications allow.

Conditions

Dive type
Wreck, Artificial reef
Environment
Open water
Water
Sea water

Season in Turkish Riviera (Kaş & Kemer)

  • Best
  • Good
  • Possible
  • Closed
  • Not documented yet

Good months: Apr–Dec.

Source: dailysabah.com

Where is Turkish Riviera (Kaş & Kemer)?

View on OpenStreetMapLocation: Kaş (Wikipedia)Map: Natural Earth

The point shows the Turkish Riviera (Kaş & Kemer) area, not the exact dive site.

About this page

Values marked “Estimated” come from our original catalogue and are being checked against published sources one by one. Sourced values link to where they come from. Conditions change with the season, the weather and the tide: confirm with a local dive centre before you dive.

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