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First Lady

Leaving port as Zulu (1972-1974) later Terra Nova

Type:: artificial reef, clam dredge, USA
Built:: 1944, Somerset Shipyard, Somerset MA USA as Rosalie D. Morse
Specs:: ( 89 x 23 ft ) 153 GT
Sponsor:: M & P Boat Inc.
Sunk:: Wednesday July 3, 1985 - Atlantic City Artificial Reef
GPS:: 39°13.703' -74°12.486'
Depth:: 100 ft

Converted to clamming, with a rather precarious-looking setup

First Lady reef — engine & masts removed

246567
IMO 5356167

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