Diving the C-47 Wreck in Uç Adalar, Tekirova

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Austin Tuwiner
August 13, 2026

In May of 2026, a dove a a decommissioned WWII-era paratrooper transport, sunk intentionally as an artificial reef, sitting 99 feet down off Three Islands with Tekirova Diving.

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I dove the C-47 wreck in May 2026 with Tekirova Diving, by boat out to Uç Adalar (Three Islands).

Dive Log · Uç Adalar, Tekirova

C-47 Wreck

Garmin Descent MK3i
Max Depth
99ft / 30.2m
Avg Depth
40ft / 12.2m
Dive Time
46:21min
Water Temp
71.6°F / 22°C
Visibility
35ft
Entry
Boat
Recommended Certification
Advanced
Wreck Airplane Turkey 36.4591111, 30.549707

The Wreck

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The plane sits at 99 feet off Uç Adalar, but the dive itself has plenty going on beyond the wreck.

On the way to and from the C-47 you run into scattered amphora and caverns, so it's worth taking your time on the approach and exit.

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Dive Conditions

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Water temp was 71.6°F (22°C), so I wore a hood + 5mm.
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Visibility on our dive was 35ft.

What Marine Life I Saw

Mediterranean monk seals are occasionally spotted at this site, though I didn't see any on this dive.

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Mediterranean fireworms are everywhere!

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Tons of Lionfish!
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A school of squid greeted us on the way down.
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Meditteranean Slipper lobster.

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