First Lady

Leaving port as Zulu (1972-1974) later Terra Nova
Type:
artificial reef, clam dredge, USA
Built:
1944, Somerset Shipyard, Somerset MA USA as Rosalie D. Morse
Specs:
( 89 x 23 ft ) 153 GT
Sponsor:
M & P Boat Inc.
Sunk:
Wednesday July 3, 1985 - Atlantic City Artificial Reef
GPS:
39°13.703' -74°12.486'
Depth:
100 ft
Converted to clamming, with a rather precarious-looking setup
First Lady reef
engine & masts removed

246567
IMO 5356167


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