Ottoman Wreck at Tersane Island
Fethiye / Göcek · Turkey
A coral-encrusted Ottoman-era vessel resting in a sheltered cove off Tersane Island, surrounded by the crumbling stonework of an old shipyard whose walls descend into clear turquoise shallows. The wreck sits upright between 12 and 22 metres, its hull densely colonised by sponges, cup corals, and red gorgonians that attract a rich community of reef fish. Moray eels occupy every gap between timbers while schools of damselfish shimmer above the encrusted superstructure, creating a scene that feels like a living history exhibit.
Conditions
Depth
8 to 22 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually still
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
20 to 30 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
15 to 29°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 |
| Vis (m) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 12 |
| Current | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still | Still |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Mallard
Last confirmed Jun 11, 2026 · 32 records
Very likely
Most dives
Greek Tortoise
Last confirmed Jul 4, 2026 · 35 records
Very likely
Most dives
Laughing Dove
Last confirmed May 28, 2026 · 23 records
Very likely
Most dives
Ornate Wrasse
Last confirmed Apr 23, 2026 · 5 records
Very likely
Most dives
House Sparrow
Last confirmed Jun 2, 2026 · 24 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Western Caspian Turtle
Last confirmed May 25, 2026 · 17 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Mediterranean Moray
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Red Gorgonian
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear