Barges (7/10) ~ New Jersey Scuba Diving

Barges (7/10)

barge beached — Notice the blocky shape and structure of this stranded but otherwise typical old wooden barge. Barges usually have minimal crews, to tend the lines.

A barge is a vessel that does not have its own means of propulsion ( usually. ) Barges are towed or pushed from place to place by tugboats, or anchored in place to serve as temporary work platforms, floating docks, or storage. Some barges are self-propelled, in a limited way. These are known as scows, and their limited propulsive power restricts them to protected waters without the assistance of a tugboat.

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MRMTC 9

Type:: artificial reef, barge
Specs:: ( 178 ft )
Sponsor:: Manasquan River Marlin & Tuna Club, Ann E Clark Foundation
Sunk:: Friday Oct 3, 2006 - Axel Carlson Artificial Reef
GPS:: 40°03.689' -73°59.165'
Depth:: 80 ft

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New Deal

Type:: barge
Depth:: 85 ft

Probably so-named because it is the next-closest thing to the Pinta at the same depth. So if that wreck turns out to be occupied by another boat, you get a "New Deal". Seldom visited, so should be good for fish and lobsters. A large and relatively intact barge filled with stones. Known by many other names, depending on who you ask.

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Ohio

Type:: artificial reef, barge, dredge
Specs:: ( 70 ft )
Sponsor:: Strathmere Fishing and Enviromental Club, Ann E Clark Foundation
Dedication:: Jack Clements, Frank Smoot, Joseph Coffey
Sunk:: Thursday June 16, 2016 - Ocean City Artificial Reef
GPS:: 39°9.993' -74°34.095'

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Onondaga

Type:: artificial reef, barge, USA
Name:: An Indian tribe of central New York state, the Onondaga sided with the English in the French and Indian war.
Specs:: ( 205 x 40 ft )
Sponsor:: Carbon Services Corp, Philadelphia Navy Yard, Artificial Reef Association, Cape May County Party & Charter Boat Association, Sportfish Fund
Sunk:: Monday July 19, 1993 - Cape May Artificial Reef
GPS:: 38°53.770' -74°39.975'
Depth:: 65 ft