New Jersey Scuba Diving

Inshore Barge/Tug

Type:
schooner barge & tugboat ?
Depth:
85 ft

This is a fascinating big wreck of a wooden schooner barge. The broken stern is upended, forming a hollow pyramid that is full of fish. The sides and keel extend north from there to the bow, from which extends a chain which reaches to another much smaller wreck, which is known as the "Inshore Tug."

Whether this actually is the tug that was towing the barge, or just a coincidental sinking, is unknown. Using a chain for a tow line would be highly unusual. Perhaps the barge was anchored to ride out a storm, and the tug sank on top of its hook. It may not even be a tugboat - it might be named that simply because it is inshore of the Great Isaac.

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Trawlers ("Draggers")

small local trawler

A small local trawler. The net is stowed on the large white spool aft, while the wooden otter boards are stowed alongside. Newer vessels like this put the fishing gear over the stern, while some older trawlers still put the net and otter boards over the starboard side, leaving the port side free for loading and unloading at the dock.

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