Yellowbar Artificial Reef

Yellowbar Artificial Reef

900 yards east of the Robert Moses Fixed Bridge, 0.01 sq miles
Depth: 25 - 40 ft

Details:

If anyone knows what the 'Yellowbar' name signifies, please share it. Also known as the Fisherman Reef.

side-scan sonar image of Yellowbar Reef, click to enlarge



rock reef
A hopper barge full of rock

All manner of concrete, steel, and stone rubble from dredging, demolition projects, and other construction is used as artificial reef materials. This material is generally available at very low cost or free from construction companies who are more than happy to get rid of it. Transportation costs determine where this material is used by the Reef Program.




Shipwreck Sebastian
Type:
shipwreck, tanker, England
Built:
1914, England
Specs:
( 310 ft ) 3110 tons, 36 crew
Sunk:
Thursday May 10, 1917
fire - 1 casualty
Depth:
270 ft