Delaware #10 Artificial Reef

Depth: 55-65 ft
old barge   95 barge    YC-125      YON-80      Mr G        Rusty Pusher

Delaware #10 Artificial Reef

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


Type:
artificial reef, barge, US Navy
Built:
1941, Dravo Corp, Wilmington DE USA
Specs:
( 110 x 35 ft ) 400 tons dead weight
Sunk:
Wednesday March 10, 2010 - Delaware #10 Artificial Reef
GPS:
38°36.608' -74°56.494'

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.





Hogchoker

Trinectes maculatus

Size:
to 8"

Habitat:
Soft sandy bottoms, in depths from water's edge to 75 ft. Often found far inland in freshwater.

Description:
This is a right-eyed sole. Identifying characteristics are the lack of a pectoral fin.

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