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Tanks / Clifford Lipke Reef

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An M-113 APC is pushed overboard to build a reef.
Type:
various types of Army tanks and other vehicles, 15 in all
Sponsor:
Friends of Clifford Lipke, NJ National Guard
Dedication:
Clifford Lipke
Sunk:
1998 - Sea Girt Artificial Reef
GPS:
40°07.608' -73°56.650'

While former Army vehicles are scattered all over the artificial reefs, at this particular spot there are enough to make them worth a dive in themselves - 15 in all. This underwater battlefield is composed mainly of M-113 APCs, with a few other types thrown in. The large tailgate door at the back of each APC is removed, making it a sort of miniature cave. On a clear day, you could probably get some interesting pictures.

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M-578 armored cranes being cleaned prior to sinking. Several of these lie at this site.
army tanks reef
A crane gets dunked

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Jon Lines

A Jon line is a cord used to secure yourself to the anchor line during your safety or decompression stops. This relieves you of having to hold on by hand, which can get tiring for long hangs in a strong current. You can also use a Jon line to get away from the crowd at 15 ft, while still being securely tethered to the boat.

There are a number of prefabricated Jon lines on the market that you can buy, along with several different gadgets to attach it to the anchor line, most of which are clever but not particularly reliable. For a few dollars, you can build a much better Jon line with parts from the hardware store. What you will need is:

  • 6 ft of bungee cord - the kind with a fabric casing
  • 2 brass snaps
  • 6-8 wire ties

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