New Jersey Scuba Diving

Susan Rose

Type:
artificial reef, trawler
Built:
1977, Steiner Shipyard, Bayou La Batre AL as Margaret Rose
Specs:
( 77 ft ) 142 gross tons
Sunk:
Thursday Feb 13, 2025 - Manasquan Artificial Reef
GPS:
NJDEP Private Fishing Hole
Depth:
75 ft

The Susan Rose is a secret reef, sunk with no public notice or announcement. It will no doubt be used for another "period of successional development and monitoring" like the Carrabassett since 2024 and the New England Coast since 2023. Here is the NJDEP contact form if you would like to inquire about the progress of these studies:

The GPS numbers were given to me by a reader, they have never been officially released.

Update:

I have no update. After over two years since the unannounced sinking, the numbers have never been released, and likely never will be. A fine use of public funds and donations.

The Susan Rose ran aground at Point Pleasant just before 5AM Friday November 17, 2023. It sank near the inlet almost immediately after salvage.
Raised from the bottom November 2024
Awaiting cleaning and re-sinking in Point Pleasant
The secret sinking

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Harry Rush

Type:
shipwreck, sailing ship
Specs:
965 tons
Sunk:
Wednesday February 17, 1943
possibly collision with barge F.F. Clain
Depth:
80 ft

The Harry Rush is described as a freighter by Krotee, not always the most reliable source. The wreck commonly known as the Harry Rush is a sailing ship. The wreck is the typical three parallel wooden walls, very low-lying, with some steam machinery and chain pile at the west end. The orientation of the wreck is unusual, as if it sank while running for the shore, rather than riding out a storm. The absence of towing bits makes it likely this was a true sailing ship rather than a schooner barge.

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