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April 19, 2025

Susan Rose Sunk in February

April 19, 2025

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The Susan Rose was re-sunk as an artificial reef in February. Over two months later there still has been no public announcement. This is a very disturbing trend in the artificial reef program. Here is the NJDEP contact form if you would like to inquire:

https://dep.nj.gov/contact-form/

I encourage all readers to request information, particularly GPS numbers. Please send your results to me or leave them in the comments below.

Artificial Reefs, 04/19/25

Susan Rose

Type:: artificial reef, trawler
Built:: 1977, Bayou La Batre AL as Margaret Rose
Specs:: ( 77 ft ) 142 gross tons
Sunk:: Thursday Feb 13, 2025 - Manasquan Artificial Reef
GPS:: PRIVATE
Depth:: 75 ft

The Susan Rose is a secret reef, sunk with no public notice or announcement. It will no doubt be used for another completely scientific "period of successional development and monitoring" like the Carrabassett since 2024 and the New England Coast since 2023. Here is the NJDEP contact form if you would like to inquire about the progress of these studies:

https://dep.nj.gov/contact-form/

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New England Coast

Type:: artificial reef, tugboat, Dann Marine, USA
Built:: 1966 - Houma LA, as New England Sun
Specs:: ( 105 x 30 ft ) 184 gross tons
Sunk:: Friday July 7, 2023 - Shark River Artificial Reef
GPS:: PRIVATE
Depth:: 125 ft

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Carrabassett

Carrabassett aground in Massachusetts

Type:: artificial reef, trawler
Built:: Bayou La Batre AL, 1979, as Cowboy
Specs:: ( 90 ft ) 159 tons
Sunk:: April 2024 - Axel Carlson Artificial Reef
GPS:: PRIVATE

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