Barnegat Light Artificial Reef
3.1 Nautical Miles off Barnegat, 1.08 sq miles
Depth: 50-60 ft [download]
Barnegat Light reef is scattered throughout with Army tanks, and tire units, and also Reef Balls ( not shown. ) Minimum clearance at mean low water is 40 feet. This reef was also the site of a major scientific study on artificial reefs:
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, barge (2)
- Specs:
- ( 40 ft )
- Sponsor:
- Kevin Coleman, Coleman Construction Co.
- Sunk:
- Tuesday Nov 28, 2006 - Barnegat Light Artificial Reef
- GPS
- Joe Houston: 39°45.078' -74°01.146'
- GPS
- John Mesday: 39°45.079' -74°01.445'
More: Houston & Mesday ...
- Type:
- artificial reef, sailboat
- Specs:
- ( 41 x 8 ft )
- Sponsor:
- John Deckert
- Sunk:
- Friday April 19, 1996 - Barnegat Light Artificial Reef
- GPS:
- 39°45.067' -74°01.892'
More: Antares ...
- Type:
- artificial reef, barge (2)
- Specs:
- ( 50 ft )
- Sponsor:
- Kevin Coleman
- Sunk:
- Tuesday July 21, 2015 - Barnegat Light Artificial Reef
- GPS - 1:
- 39°45.500' -74°01.650'
- GPS - 2:
- 39°45.350' -74°01.600'
More: Coleman barges ...
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- Type:
- artificial reef, barge
- Specs:
- ( 43 ft )
- Sunk:
- Sunday Sept 5, 2010 - Barnegat Light Artificial Reef
- GPS:
- 39°45.050' -74°01.400'
More: Gary Smith ...
- Type:
- artificial reef, tow boat, originally USCG patrol boat
- Specs:
- ( 40 x 12 ft )
- Sponsor:
- Artificial Reef Association, Jim Lees
- Sunk:
- Wednesday July 31, 1995 - Barnegat Light Artificial Reef
- GPS:
- 39°45.127' -74°01.297'
More: Towboat #9 ...