Atlantic City Artificial Reef
Atlantic City Artificial Reef
12.2 Nautical Miles off Atlantic City, 5.00 sq miles
Depth: 55-95 ft [download]
The empty areas in the north and center of this reef contain a number of Army tanks (not shown.) Brightliners and Redbirds were also sunk in this reef, but are not shown as they are assumed to be gone after 20 years.
The Atlantic City Reef is one of the oldest artificial reef sites in New Jersey. Reef-building activities at this site date back to 1935.
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.
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- Type:
- artificial reef, clam dredge, USA
- Built:
- 1942, Bristol Yacht Building Co, Bristol, ME USA
- Specs:
- ( 75 x 18 ft )
- Sponsor:
- Atlantic County Reef Society, Fish America, Crestwood Village Fishing Club & Bob Kelleher
- Sunk:
- Tuesday October 30, 1990 - Atlantic City Artificial Reef
- GPS:
- 39°15.177' -74°13.898'
More: Margaret Nancy ...
- Type:
- shipwreck, charter boat
- Built:
- 1929, Carvel Beach, MD
- Specs:
- ( 48 ft ) 25 GT
- Sunk:
- Wednesday 7/20/1960
scuttled - Depth:
- 80 ft
The Bonito was sunk as a "fish haven", an artificial reef in modern parlance. I'm sure there is nothing left of the wooden hull, and anything else has long since disappeared into the sand, but it is interesting for being one of the earliest documented reefs.
More: Bonito ...
- Type:
- artificial reef, tugboat, USA
- Built:
- 1955, Matton Shipyard, Cohoes NY USA as Matton
- Specs:
- ( 90 x 20 ft )
- Sponsor:
- Joe Williams, Ocean City Marlin & Tuna Club, Atlantic County Party & Charter Boat Association
- Sunk:
- Friday April 27, 1990 - Atlantic City Artificial Reef
- GPS:
- 39°15.290' -74°14.060'
- Depth:
- 75 ft
More: Troy ...
- Type:
- artificial reef, barge
- Specs:
- ( 60 x 25 ft )
- Sponsor:
- A.C. Wescoat Company, Fish America Foundation, Atlantic County Party & Charter Boat Association
- Sunk:
- Wednesday Oct 11, 1989 - Atlantic City Artificial Reef
- GPS:
- 39°15.540' -74°14.691'
- Depth:
- 80 ft
More: AC Wescoat ...
- Type:
- artificial reef, trawler, USA
- Built:
- 1866, Eastport ME USA
- Specs:
- ( 65 x 20 ft )
- Sponsor:
- Adelia Inc. & Andy Applegate
- Sunk:
- Friday Oct 11, 1991 - Atlantic City Artificial Reef
- GPS:
- 39°15.500' -74°13.880'
- Depth:
- 85 ft
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