Wrecks and dive sites

Artificial reef Güvercin Island, Kaş, Antalya

M48 Tank Wreck (Kaş)

Current conditions — Clear

updated just now.
Sea state Sea: smooth · WMO 2 Wind: Beaufort 2

The colour shows the step on an official scale (sea: WMO code table 3700, wave height; wind: Beaufort scale); it is not a dive decision. This is an open-sea model; sheltered coves are usually calmer.

Sea temperature

26.7°C

Wave height

0.32 m

Wave period 3.8 s

Current

1.7 km/h

WNW

Wind

9 km/h

WNW

Air temperature

22.6°C

Feels like

22.5°C

Humidity

58%

Pressure

1019 hPa

Data: Open-Meteo · These are model forecasts; confirm local conditions with the dive center before you dive.

Nitrox and flying

5 nearby centres are authorised for nitrox training. See the list →

Centres with a Nitrox specialty registered with the TSSF (checked October 2026). This is a training authorisation; ask the centre about Nitrox fills and rental.

Nitrox depth calculator (MOD) → Flying after diving: at least 12–18 hours (DAN) →

About this site

A 45-ton, 1960-model US-built M48 tank that Antalya Valiliği obtained from the Turkish Armed Forces. In May 2017 it was lowered for dive tourism, first into shallow water in the harbour and then at the Güvercin Island site. Sources give the depth as 15-20 metres.

Diving rules

Underwater cultural assets are covered by Turkish Law no. 2863. Diving at these sites is done only through authorized dive centers and in line with the published rules.

Nearby dive sites

Distances are in a straight line and some coordinates are approximate; the route by boat is longer. Rows marked “Same area” are tied to the same anchor point in our records; we don’t know the real distance between them.

Authorised dive centres nearby

The TSSF-registered centres closest to this site (within 60 km or in the same province). Distance is a straight line to the centre’s registered address; it does not mean the centre runs dives to this site, so ask the centre. All authorised centres →

36.1919619, 29.6097318 Open in the full map

Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Record strength

Corroborated

It appears in at least two independent sources.

Site details

15-20 Metres deep
Artificial reef Type
Salt water Water
Antalya Province

About the position on the map

The position is at the level of the Güvercin Island dive site; no coordinate has been published for the tank itself.

Diving in Antalya

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