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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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Susan Rose

Type:: artificial reef, trawler
Built:: 1977, Steiner Shipyard, Bayou La Batre AL as Margaret Rose
Specs:: ( 77 ft ) 142 gross tons
Sunk:: Thursday Feb 13, 2025 - Manasquan Artificial Reef
GPS:: SECRET
Depth:: 75 ft

The Susan Rose is a secret reef, sunk with no public notice or announcement. It will no doubt be used for another "period of successional development and monitoring" like the Carrabassett since 2024 and the New England Coast since 2023. Here is the NJDEP contact form if you would like to inquire about the progress of these studies:

https://dep.nj.gov/contact-form

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