New Jersey Scuba Diving

Type:

artificial reef, tanker, USA

Built:

1958, RTC Shipbuilding, Camden NJ USA

Specs:

( 264 x 48 ft )

Sponsor:

Morania Oil Company, Army Reserve, Navy EOD

Sunk:

Monday November 18, 1985 - Atlantic City Artificial Reef

GPS:

39°14.133' -74°12.154'

Depth:

110 ft

The Morania Abaco sits upright on a sandy bottom looming of the sea floor, looking like the classic "made for TV" shipwreck. Penetration is easy. Two levels of her pilothouse were removed before sinking, as was her engine. Fish abound, and lobster can be found in her lower compartments. Visibility is typical for the area, ranging from 20 to 50 ft. When water is clearer in August and September, she's a good photography wreck.

Historic photo courtesy of McAllister Towing