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YOG-93

YOG-93 reef

Type:: artificial reef, tanker, US Navy
Built:: 1945, RTC Shipbuilding, Camden NJ USA
Specs:: ( 174 x 33 ft ) 1390 tons
Sunk:: Monday June 25, 2007 - Delaware #11 Artificial Reef
GPS:: 38°40.590' -74°43.957'

YOG-93 reef — Coast Guard cutter in the distance

The Navy tanker YOG-93 was built by RTC Shipbuilding of Camden, NJ in 1945 as a coastal gasoline tanker (YOG = "Yard Oiler Gasoline") for use in the planned invasion of Japan. The single-screw diesel tanker was most recently used by Navy Seals in tactics training and boarding party training. It was reclassified as IX-523 - "Unclassified Miscellaneous Unit". My guess is the engine finally broke down, and it became a barge.

YOG-93 reef

YOG-93 reef

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Delaware #11 Artificial Reef

Delaware #11 Artificial Reef

15.5 Nautical Miles from Indian River Inlet, 1.52 sq miles
Depth: 70-90 ft

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Happy Days

Type:: shipwreck, schooner
Depth:: 115 ft

The Happy Days appears to be the remains of a wooden schooner. The Happy Days sits in 115 feet of water just east of the G&D wreck. According to Jimmy Fazzolare this wreck consists of scattered wreckage with one mast stump sticking up. Jim reports that the wrecks bell was recovered by one of the Aquarians Club divers. Unfortunately, the bell did not have the wreck's name on it. Visibility here is often hampered by sediment from a silty bottom. Jim reports that this wreck is one of the best lobster wrecks in the area.

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