New York Artificial Reefs

New York Artificial Reefs


Atlantic Beach Artificial Reef

3.0 nautical miles south of Atlantic Beach, 0.64 sq miles
Depth: 55 - 64 ft


16-Fathom Artificial Reef

13 nautical miles southwest of Fire Island Inlet, 1.33 sq miles
Depth: 85 to 103 feet


Shinnecock Artificial Reef (historical)
( 40.80139, -72.47293 )

2.0 Nautical miles south of Shinnecock Inlet, 0.55 sq miles
Depth: 76 - 84 ft



New York has a very successful 'flying barge' program
Type:
artificial reef, barges
Depth:
30 - 40 ft
Name Description Sunk GPS
46 ft steel Thursday
Aug 22, 2019
40°54.604'
-73°37.477'
40 ft steel Thursday
July 25, 2024
40°54.613'
-73°37.394'


Shipwreck SS Carolina
Type:
shipwreck, liner, USA
Built:
1896, Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News VA USA, as La Grande Duchesse
Specs:
( 380 x 47 ft ) 5017 gross tons, 330 passengers & crew
Sunk:
Sunday June 2, 1918
shelled by U-151 - 13 casualties
Depth:
250 ft