New Jersey Scuba Diving

Type:

shipwreck, schooner, pilot boat, USA

Built:

1876, New York, USA

Specs:

( 78 x 20 ft ) 52 tons, 9 crew

Sunk:

Monday January 24, 1887
ran aground - 2 casualties

Depth:

80 ft

This tiny wreck produced a number of fine artifacts when first discovered. I am doubtful of the plotted location since it does not match up with the reported depth. In any case, the vessel must have drifted considerably from where it grounded before finally settling in deep water.