New Jersey Scuba Diving

Alexander

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Type:: shipwreck, trawler, USA
Built:: 1978, S & R Boat Builders, Bayou La Batre AL USA
as Laura Jo
Specs:: ( 72 x 21 ft ) 113 gross tons
Sunk:: Wednesday, May 7, 2008
"flooded"

Can't find a lot on this one, but there is an interesting story anyway. The vessel was apparently valued at $250,000. After its loss, the owner acquired a newer bigger vessel that he named Alexander II. On an August day in 2009, he attempted to sink that vessel, but it was towed in, and he was accused of insurance fraud. Makes you wonder what just happened to the first boat!

590574
IMO 7739301

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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.

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