Barnegat Light Artificial Reef

Barnegat Light Artificial Reef

3.1 Nautical Miles off Barnegat, 1.08 sq miles
Depth: 50-60 ft [download]






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.



#9 reef
Type:
artificial reef, tow boat, originally USCG patrol boat
Specs:
( 40 x 12 ft )
Sponsor:
Artificial Reef Association, Jim Lees
Sunk:
Wednesday July 31, 1995 - Barnegat Light Artificial Reef
GPS:
39°45.127' -74°01.297'

Tuna Sub reef
Type:
artificial reef, barge
Built:
circa 1990, NY USA
Specs:
( 42 x 22 ft )
Sponsor:
Forked River Tuna Club
Sunk:
Tuesday May 21, 2002 - Barnegat Light Artificial Reef
GPS:
39°45.973' -74°01.459'

paddlewheel

The paddlewheel predates even the steam engine. Horse-driven paddlewheel ferries have been in use for hundreds of years. Compared to screw-type propellers, the design and construction of a paddlewheel is much simpler, and therefore they remained the dominant method of propulsion through the mid-1800s, with some examples remaining in use until after World War II.