New Jersey Scuba Diving

Humpback Whale

Humpback Whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

Size: to 50 ft

Habitat: oceanic

Notes:
These are most often seen from charter boats, and are certainly the most common large whales in the area. Occasionally one may even be spotted from shore. The popular notion of a whale song is actually the vocalization of these whales.

Humpback Whale
Humpback Whale
Humpback Whale
When Whales Attack ( Good job, Gary )
Herb Segars Photography

Republic

Shipwreck Republic
Type:
liner, White Star Line
Name:
One of the "-ic" series of White Star liners, which included such other ships as the Georgic, Olympic, and Titanic.
Built:
1903, Ireland
Specs:
( 570 x 68 ft ) 15378 gross tons
Sunk:
Sunday January 25, 1909
after collision with steamer Florida - 2 casualties
Depth:
240 ft

More: Republic ...

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