Pinar 1 Wreck - Bodrum

The Pinar 1 wreck off Bodrum is a proper workhorse of a dive, and one of our favourites in the area for a reason. This coastal freighter settled upright, and with the deck at 18 metres, it’s a brilliant introduction to wreck diving without needing technical skills. We love dropping onto the bridge, the wheelhouse still largely intact, and then working our way along the superstructure. Sunlight shafts through the cargo holds, illuminating schools of small schooling fish that flutter around the frames. You can poke around the engine room if you’re comfortable with a bit of overhead, but for most divers, the exterior is engaging enough. Keep an eye out for loggerhead turtles cruising by, especially in summer; we’ve had some cracking encounters here. Ornate wrasse flit over the decks, and the Mediterranean tapeweed growing in patches adds an unexpected softness to the steel. The Pinar 1 is a great dive for anyone looking for a substantial wreck to explore, where the history of the vessel is as clear as the marine life now making it home.

Location
Bodrum, Turkey, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
37.010000, 27.430000
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
18-30m
Difficulty
Intermediate

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

Nearest Dive Centres to Pinar 1 Wreck

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

Recommended Packing List for Pinar 1 Wreck

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