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Alec N

Type:
artificial reef, clam dredge, USA
Built:
?
Specs:
( 45 ft )
Sunk:
1999 - Fire Island Artificial Reef
Depth:
70 ft
GPS:
40°35.961' -73°13.012'

I can't find anything on this vessel. From the aft-pilothouse side-trawl setup, I would guess it dates to the 1940s or earlier. Apparently replaced by a new Alec N in 1996.

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Atlantic Torpedo

Atlantic Torpedo

Torpedo nobiliana

Size: to 6 ft long, 200 lbs., and 220 volts

Habitat: Soft sandy bottoms, from water's edge to 350 ft. Uncommon.

Notes:
Potentially dangerous

Distinguishing characteristics: Round body with a short tail and no stingers. This fish can produce enough electricity to stun a swimmer, but it is usually unaggressive. They are uncommon but deserve mention for the surprise they pack. I have seen unaware divers ( including a PADI "Underwater Naturalist" instructor ) get zapped in the tropics by the smaller ( 40 volts ) electric rays there.

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