Delaware #10 Artificial Reef

Delaware #10 Artificial Reef

5.5 Nautical Miles from Indian River Inlet, 1.31 sq miles
Depth: 55-65 ft

Delaware #10 Artificial Reef

The published records for this reef are confused. I've done my best to sort it out.




rock reef
A hopper barge full of rock

All manner of concrete, steel, and stone rubble from dredging, demolition projects, and other construction is used as artificial reef materials. This material is generally available at very low cost or free from construction companies who are more than happy to get rid of it. Transportation costs determine where this material is used by the Reef Program.


Type:
shipwreck, freighter, USA, converted to barge
Built:
1918, Globe Shipbuilding, Superior WI, as Contoocook, later Elda
Specs:
( 251' x 43 ft ) 2344 gross tons
Sunk:
Monday March 18, 1946
foundered
GPS:
38°36.769' -74°56.878' (DNREC)
Depth:
60 ft


Manasquan Inlet

Type:
tidal river inlet with stone jetties or bulkheads on both sides
Depth:
30 ft

This inlet has a long slightly L-shaped jetty on the north side and a longer straight jetty on the south side. Both jetties are made of large stones and concrete, and the ends are built out of man-made concrete "jacks", shaped like an H with a 90-degree twist in the middle.