New Jersey Scuba Diving

Captain Sam

Type:
artificial reef, trawler, USA
Built:
1979, Hudson Shipbuilders, Pascagoula MS
Specs:
( 76 ft )
Sunk:
Friday November 6, 1998 - Moriches Artificial Reef
Depth:
GPS:
40°43.506' -72°46.397'

Captain Sam was bought by the federal government for $517,000 in a fleet-reduction buyout program. The buyout was not for the boat itself, but for its right to fish. The owner was then left to dispose of the vessel as he saw fit.

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Manasquan River Railroad Bridge

Railroad Bridge

Type:
inland tidal river
Depth:
20 ft, mostly a lot shallower

This spot is upstream on the Manasquan River. The diving area is rather small and not very deep. Visibility tends to be poor, and this is worsened whenever an O/W training class is in session, which is often. Also, the current under the bridge becomes very strong, so slack water is essential. For a long time, a dredge barge has been anchored in the channel, but otherwise, there is no boat traffic.

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