New Jersey Scuba Diving

Canal Tenders 7 & 8

Tender #7
Type:
artificial reef, tugboat
Built:
late 1920s?
Specs:
( 40 ft )
Sunk:
Thursday July 19, 2018 - Smithtown Artificial Reef
Depth:
GPS:
#7: 40°55.977' -73°11.110'
#8: 40°55.958' -73°11.098'

Canal Tenders are miniature tugboats, built for tight spaces and shallow drafts - exactly what you would need for canal service. These boats and their sisters operated on the New York canal system for many decades, doing whatever needed doing.

Tender 7 with a load that looks too big for her (him?)

A lot of people were up in arms over the reefing of these and other canal vessels. But what do you want - the whole world filled with worn-out tugboats? Reefing is better than scrapping - these boats will go on to a long productive life of a new sort. The alternative is melting them down into license plates and razor blades.

Tender 7 gets some air while a big green claw tosses junk on the reef.
Tender 8 is behind on the barge.
Tender 7 is lowered onto the Smithtown Artificial Reef.
Then it is Tender 8's turn.
The claw seems to have run out of stuff.
You can see all the holes that were cut in the hull. No waiting 8 hours for this one to sink!

These two should be called Theodore and Hank:

Artificial Reef Sites, Artificial Reefs, Canal Boats, New York Artificial Reef Sites, New York Artificial Reefs, Smithtown Artificial Reef, Tugboats,

Comments on Tenders 7 & 8

Questions or Inquiries?

Just want to say Hello? Sign the .

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


Click image to replace if unable to read.

Enter the digits from the image above, except for the last one:

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Dive Lights

8-D-cell light with lantern grip
8-D-cell light with lantern grip
now extinct

In the murky waters off New Jersey, you are going to need a powerful dive light if it is to be of any real usefulness. There are many different types of underwater lights to choose from.

Bulb Type

Nowadays, LEDs are the only way to go. They are cheap, bright, and efficient. They throw a white light that is much better than the dingy yellow of the old incandescent technology. Incandescent lights are completely obsolete. HID lights were never reliable, and terribly expensive.

Beam pattern is probably more important than brightness, Your main light should throw a wide beam, for area illumination. Many lights throw a narrow pencil beam that appears to be brighter but is actually less useful. These are best used as backups and in special situations, such as camera strobe aimers. Some lights are adjustable.

More: Dive Lights ...

Disclaimer:

I make no claim as to the accuracy, validity, or appropriateness of any information found in this website. I will not be responsible for the consequences of any action that is based upon information found here. Scuba diving is an adventure sport, and as always, you alone are responsible for your own safety and well being.

Copyright © 1996-2024 Rich Galiano
unless otherwise noted

Powered by WordPress. No, really.
Cookies blah blah whatever

This website is 100% AI-free

140 // 991249 // 536

Printed from njscuba.net