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Type:
shipwreck, steamer, USA
Built:
1867, Wilmington DE USA
Specs:
274 tons (?), 9 crew
Sunk:
Tuesday February 1, 1870
collision with steamer Santiago de Cuba ( 1627 tons) - 2 casualties
Depth:
75 ft

Type:
lighthouse

Probably refers to any of the several harbor lighthouses, which are built on islands of rubble stone and are reputed to be good lobster sites.

Note that many of these fall under New York lobster laws!


Type:
shipwreck, schooner
Specs:
855 tons
Sunk:
Sunday April 20, 1913

Type:
shipwreck, barge
Specs:
432 tons
Sunk:
Friday August 26, 1921
Depth:
65 ft


Under tow to the reef, with crushed wheelhouse and no masts
Type:
artificial reef, clam dredge
Built:
1983 - James K Walker Marine, Moss Point MS USA
Specs:
( 112x24 ft ) 188 gross tons
Sunk:
Wednesday March 8, 2000 - Moriches Artificial Reef
Depth:
75 ft
GPS:
40°43.505' -72°46.386'


Cape May Artificial Reef

8.5 Nautical Miles off Cape May
Depth: 50-75 ft



Type:
shipwreck, barge
Specs:
( 270 x 25 ft )
Depth:
60 ft
Car Float Barge

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Type:
shipwreck, frigate ( Mermaid-class, 6th-rate ), British Royal Navy
Name:
Hussars were light cavalry units of the period, known for their colorful and showy uniforms.
Built:
1763, England
Specs:
( 124 x 33 ft ) 627 gross tons
Sunk:
Thursday November 23, 1780
struck a rock - unknown casualties, including prisoners
Depth:
probably buried in the landfill under the police station near 135th Street

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