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Fatuk

Fatuk reef

Type:: artificial reef, freighter
Built:: 1963, Japan
Specs:: ( 160 x 25 ft )
Sponsor:: US Customs Service, Fish America, Sportfish Fund
Sunk:: Thursday October 27, 1988 - Garden State North Artificial Reef
GPS:: 39°37.609' -74°01.037'
Depth:: 80 ft

The Fatuk was a Japanese long-line fishing ship, converted from a refrigerated freighter. It was confiscated by the U.S. Customs Service for attempting to smuggle 2000 pounds of marijuana into the country in a freezer.

Fatuk reef

As is evident in the photo above, the Fatuk went over on her port side. There is no longer any sign of the superstructure, and the vessel has turned over about 135 degrees in total - almost upside-down.

Fatuk reef

Fatuk reef — The rudder and propeller

Fatuk reef — Looking forward along the starboard bilge keel - the highest point on the wreck

Fatuk reef

Fatuk reef — The bow, with a large mooring bit

Fatuk reef — A distinctive bit of machinery at the break near where the bridge would be

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Garden State North Artificial Reef

Garden State North Artificial Reef

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