Garden State North Artificial Reef ~ New Jersey Scuba Diving

Garden State North Artificial Reef

6.5 Nautical Miles off Harvey Cedars, 1.50 sq miles
Depth: 65-85 ft [download]

Good Times and Queen Mary are plotted from 1989 LORAN numbers. Although the TDs are slightly different, the resulting conversions are identical. It doesn't matter, neither one is still there.

Garden State North Artificial Reef

This reef is also scattered with Army tanks, and tire units in the east. (not shown) The subway cars are not plotted as they have disintegrated after 20 years. Minimum clearance at mean low water is 50 feet.

Redbird Subway Cars reef — Redbird car on the reef

Molasses barge

Type:: artificial reef, barge, tank
Specs:: ( 250 x 42 ft )
Sponsor:: Charlie Bobowicz
Sunk:: Monday August 17, 1987 - Garden State North Artificial Reef
GPS:: 39°37.498' -74°01.412'
Depth:: 80 ft

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Rock & Rubble

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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Queen Mary

Type:: artificial reef, cabin cruiser
Specs:: ( 31 x 12 ft )
Sunk:: Saturday April 12, 1986 - Garden State North Artificial Reef
GPS:: lost (LORAN 26873.3 43193.3 = 39.61944° -74.01639° (1989)
Depth:: 80 ft

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Coleman II

Type:: artificial reef, barge
Specs:: ( 60 x 25 ft )
Sponsor:: Coleman Construction Co, Fish America, Artificial Reef Association
Sunk:: Wednesday June 21, 1995 - Garden State North Artificial Reef
GPS:: 39°37.296' -74°01.214'
Depth:: 80 ft