New York Artificial Reefs

New York Artificial Reefs

New York Artificial Reef Charts

New York's 16 artificial reefs total approximately 9.1 square miles.

New York Artificial Reef Sites


Moriches Artificial Reef (historical)

2.4 nautical miles south of Moriches Inlet, 0.54 sq miles
Depth: 70 - 75 ft


Smithtown Artificial Reef

1.6 nautical miles northwest of Stony Brook Harbor, 0.05 sq miles
Depth: 30 - 40 ft


Matinecock Artificial Reef



Type:
charter fishing/dive boat, USA
Specs:
( 41 ft )
Sunk:
Sunday November 17, 1985
sunk as artificial reef ( next to Black Warrior )
Depth:
40 ft

Rascal is not in any official reef area



Shipwreck Durley Chine
Type:
shipwreck, tanker, England
Built:
1913, England
Specs:
( 279 x 40 ft ) 1918 gross tons, 28 crew
Sunk:
Sunday April 30, 1917
collision with steamer Harlem - no casualties
Depth:
185 ft