New Jersey Scuba Diving

Lucisaura

Type:: artificial reef, trawler, USA
Built:: 1966, Master Marine, Bayou La Bâtre AL USA
Specs:: ( 79 ft ) 129 gross tons
Sunk:: Sunday Sept 20, 1998 - Hempstead Artificial Reef
Depth:
GPS:: 40°31.106' -73°33.439'

built as Breton Isle, 7051876

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Hempstead Artificial Reef

Hempstead Artificial Reef

2 dredge barges
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Jane
Lucisaura
Navy barge
Wards Island

3.3 nautical miles south of Jones Beach State Park, 1.33 sq miles
Depth: 50-70 ft

Depth: 50 - 72 ft

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