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Kaptan Frangos Wreck

Kaptan Frangos Wreck

Istanbul, Turkey

Depth
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48m

Visibility
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13m - 38m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About Kaptan Frangos Wreck

Also known as The Thesprotia. The Kaptan Frangos was a Merchant vessel that sank in 1968 after colliding with a Greek ship. Today she rests in deep water and is only accessible by advanced level divers. She is enveloped in beautiful corals and a wide variety of sponges. Beautiful dive with a very interesting topography.

Kaptan Frangos Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Deep, Wreck, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

48m

Visibility Range

13m 38m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas

21% – 24%

O2
Marine Life

  • Various
  • Clown Fish
  • Groupers
  • Octopus
  • Snappers
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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