Delaware #09 Artificial Reef

Depth: 50-60 ft

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 USS Spikefish
Type:
shipwreck, Balao ( modified Gato ) class submarine, U.S. Navy
Built:
1944, Portsmouth, NH USA
Specs:
( 312 x 27 ft ) 1810 tons, no crew
Sunk:
Tuesday August 4, 1964
weapons test
Depth:
280 ft

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