HASLAMAN I - Bodrum
Hasalaman I is a sleeper hit for us, especially if you’re into your history and a bit of light wreck penetration. This carrier vessel, sunk in 1988, rests on its starboard side at just 10 metres. It’s surprisingly intact for its age, with the deckhouse offering some easy swim-throughs – nothing too tight, just enough to feel like you’re exploring. We love the way the light filters through the upper sections, illuminating schools of small baitfish darting in and out of the structure. Look closely, and you’ll spot scorpionfish camouflaged on the hull, and often a grumpy moray eel peeking from a porthole. It’s a comfortable dive, perfect for those wanting to try wreck diving without deep commitments or strong currents. Our pick for a second dive of the day when you’re looking for something mellow and interesting.
- Location
- Bodrum, Turkey, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 38.425667, 27.129500
- Type
- wreck
- Maximum Depth
- 10m
Marine Protected Area: Gediz Delta
Best Time to Dive in Bodrum
The warmest water temperatures in Bodrum occur in January, averaging 18.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 18.9°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 18.9°C (air: 11.7°C)
- February: 18.9°C (air: 12.1°C)
- March: 18.9°C (air: 13.1°C)
- April: 18.9°C (air: 17.4°C)
- May: 18.9°C (air: 21.6°C)
- June: 18.9°C (air: 26.1°C)
- July: 18.9°C (air: 29.8°C)
- August: 18.9°C (air: 28.8°C)
- September: 18.9°C (air: 25.9°C)
- October: 18.9°C (air: 21.5°C)
- November: 18.9°C (air: 17.0°C)
- December: 18.9°C (air: 14.1°C)
Nearby Dive Sites in Bodrum
- AEGEO STAR - 40m (wreck)
- Aksona
- ALEXANDROS M - 20m (wreck)
- BUKHARA - 11m (wreck)
- Büyük Resif (reef)
- Cavern Reef (cave)
- Douglas C 47 A Dakota airplane wreck (wreck)
- HMS Eclipse (reef)
- HMS Intrepid (wreck)
- IREMIA - 45m (wreck)
- Kara Ada (Black Island) - 5-25m (cave)
- Kargi Island - 10-30m (reef)
- Kerveli scouba diving
- Kirburnu
- LIBURNA - 10m (wreck)
Nearest Dive Centres to HASLAMAN I
Marine Life in Bodrum
Home to 32 recorded species including 18 reef fish, 4 seagrass & algae, 4 whales & dolphins, 2 other, 2 crabs & lobsters, 1 sea urchins.
Notable Species
- loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
- Marbled Spinefoot (Siganus rivulatus) - Reef Fish
- Red lionfish (Pterois miles) - Reef Fish
- Long-spined sea urchin (Diadema setosum) - Sea Urchins
- Silver-cheeked Toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus) - Reef Fish
- Mediterranean tapeweed (Posidonia oceanica) - Seagrass & Algae
- Redcoat (Sargocentron rubrum) - Reef Fish
- Species code: Hs (Halophila stipulacea) - Seagrass & Algae
- Studded Pufferfish (Torquigener flavimaculosus) - Reef Fish
- Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) - Crabs & Lobsters
- Slender Seagrass (Cymodocea nodosa) - Seagrass & Algae
- Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Blue-white Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) - Whales & Dolphins
- Goldband Goatfish (Upeneus moluccensis) - Reef Fish
- Common Spiny Lobster (Palinurus elephas) - Crabs & Lobsters
- Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) - Reef Fish
- eelgrass (Zostera marina) - Seagrass & Algae
- Short-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) - Whales & Dolphins
- Red Band-fish (Cepola macrophthalma) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for HASLAMAN I
Based on average water temperature of 18.9°C.
- Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories