Delaware #10 Artificial Reef

Delaware #10 Artificial Reef

5.5 Nautical Miles from Indian River Inlet, 1.31 sq miles
Depth: 55-65 ft



Type:
shipwreck, steamer, USA
Built:
1872, Pusey & Jones, Wilmington DE
Specs:
( 249 x 33 ft ) 1564 gross tons
Sunk:
Monday October 11, 1917
foundered in a storm, 1 casualty
GPS:
38°36.93' -74°55.82' (DNREC)
Depth:
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.


Type:
shipwreck, freighter, USA, converted to barge
Built:
1918, Globe Shipbuilding, Superior WI, as Contoocook, later Elda
Specs:
( 251 x 43 ft ) 2344 gross tons
Sunk:
Monday March 18, 1946
foundered
GPS:
38°36.769' -74°56.878' (DNREC)
Depth:
60 ft



Red Hake (Ling)
Red Hake ( Ling )
Silver Hake (Whiting)
Silver Hake ( Whiting )

Our two commonest "Hakes" differ from cods above in having the three dorsal and two anal fins merged into two and one, respectively. The Red Hake or Ling Urophycis chuss is easily identified by its pelvic fins, which are formed into long white split streamers. It grows to 20" and 6 lbs. Ling are very common on just about all dive sites.