Antares

Antares reef
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'
Antares reef
All decking was removed prior to sinking, the hull itself is steel.


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Four explosive charges set by a U.S. Navy demolition team rip holes in the hull of the Morania Abaco on the Atlantic City Reef. ( Photo by Ray Fisk )

Old Ships Make New Homes For Fish

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