Tanks / Clifford Lipke Reef

army tanks reef
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
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.

army tanks reef
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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Porbeagle

Lamna nasus

Size:
to 12 ft

Habitat:
open ocean

Notes:
dangerous

Porbeagle

Right: Porbeagle steaks

Porbeagles are fast-swimming active sharks. They are warm-blooded like their bigger cousins Great Whites and Makos. This makes them more tolerant of cold water than many other types. They are sought by fishermen both for sport and for food. The white patch at the base of the dorsal fin is unique to this shark.

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