Delaware #10 Artificial Reef

Depth: 55-65 ft
old barge   95 barge    YC-125      YON-80      Mr G        Rusty Pusher

Delaware #10 Artificial Reef

The published records for this reef are confused. I've done my best to sort it out.





rock reef
A hopper barge full of rock

All manner of concrete, steel, and stone rubble from dredging, demolition projects, and other construction is used as artificial reef materials. This material is generally available at very low cost or free from construction companies who are more than happy to get rid of it. Transportation costs determine where this material is used by the Reef Program.


Type:
artificial reef, barge, US Navy
Built:
1941, Dravo Corp, Wilmington DE USA
Specs:
( 110 x 35 ft ) 400 tons dead weight
Sunk:
Wednesday March 10, 2010 - Delaware #10 Artificial Reef
GPS:
38°36.608' -74°56.494'

Freighter Lillian
Type:
shipwreck, freighter, USA
Built:
1920, Wilmington DE USA, as Maddequet
Specs:
( 327 x 46 ft ) 3482 gross tons, 32 crew
Sunk:
Sunday February 26, 1939
collision with freighter Wiegand ( 6568 tons) - no casualties
Depth:
150 ft

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