July 4, 2022
Two More Artificial Reefs
July 4, 2022
After the bad news of Dutch Springs closing, here is some good news. Delaware has sunk two new reefs - the Texas Star, and the John S Dempster Jr.
Uncategorized, 07/4/22
- Type:
- artificial reef, scallop dredge
- Built:
- 1977, Halter Marine, Lockport LA USA, as Southern Prince
- Specs:
- ( 156 x 39 ft ) 269 gross tons
- Sunk:
- Wednesday, June 29, 2022 - Delaware #11 Artificial Reef
- GPS:
- 38°40.494' -74°43.868'
- Depth:
- 85 ft
The Texas Star was built in 1977 on a multi-purpose supply ship hull, probably to service offshore oil platforms. The vessel was refitted as a floating casino in 1986, originally named Millionaire’s Casino, out of Savannah Georgia, but later moved to Texas and renamed Texas Star Casino. "The 12,000 square-foot vessel featured games such as craps, blackjack, roulette, poker and slot machines, with a bingo parlor situated on the nearby dock."
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- Type:
- artificial reef, freighter, purse seiner
- Built:
- 1944, J.K. Welding, Yonkers NY, as FS-355 (US Army)
- Specs:
- ( 166 x 32 ft ) 542 tons
- Sunk:
- Thursday, Jan 21, 2021 - DelJerseyLand Artificial Reef
- GPS:
- 38°31.340' -74°30.671'
- Depth:
- 125 ft
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Delaware #11 Artificial Reef
15.5 Nautical Miles from Indian River Inlet, 1.52 sq miles
Depth: 70-90 ft
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DelJerseyLand Inshore Artificial Reef
26 Nautical Miles from Indian River Inlet, 1.51 sq miles
Depth: 120-140 ft [download]
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