Fethiye & Ölüdeniz · Turkey · Wreck
SG 115 Coast Guard Wreck
A coast guard boat turned fish shelter on the Göcek sand
Area photo: Dan Taylor · CC BY 2.0
This wreck is a former Coast Guard boat sunk in 2012 as an artificial reef, and it has since become the most popular dive in the Göcek area. The 28 m hull rests on sand, and divers come for its bridge, its deck and the groupers, scorpionfish and small fish that have moved in.
Also known as Coast Guard Wreck, SG115.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Fethiye & Ölüdeniz and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The hull lies on a sandy bottom at 18 to 28 m. Penetration into the wreck is not possible, so the dive is spent outside it: the captain’s bridge and the deck are easy to explore, and groupers, scorpionfish and countless small fish shelter around the structure.
The wreck
- Vessel
- Former Coast Guard boat
- Type
- Coast guard boat
- Length
- 28 m (92 ft)
- Sunk
- 2012
- Cause
- Scuttled as an artificial reef
- Lies
- On a sandy bottom at 18 to 28 m
Marine life and season
- Groupers
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair |
Season follows Fethiye & Ölüdeniz: September and October pair warm sea with cooler air; winter brings heavy rain, strong winds and many closed facilities.
Questions divers ask
Can divers go inside the SG 115 wreck?+
No. Penetration is not possible, so the bridge and the deck are explored from outside. The site is rated for Advanced Open Water divers and above.
Sources
- Scuba Diving in Gocek: A Guide to the Best Dive Sites — GocekOnline
- Discover Göcek's Magical Underwater World — Göcek Diving Center
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