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Freighters (1/5)

A cargo ship or freighter is any sort of ship that carries goods and materials from one port to another. Thousands of cargo carriers ply the world's seas and oceans each year; they handle the bulk of international trade. Cargo ships are usually specially designed for the task, being equipped with cranes and other mechanisms to load and unload, and come in all sizes. Specialized types of cargo vessels include container ships and bulk carriers. ( Tankers and supertankers are also cargo ships, although they are habitually thought of as a separate category. )

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Acara

Type:: shipwreck, freighter, England
Built:: 1898, England
Specs:: ( 380 x 47 ft ) 4193 gross tons
Sunk:: March 1, 1902; ran aground in storm - no casualties
Depth:: 25 ft

The Acara lies 1,500 to 1,800 ft offshore, in 25 ft of water. She is quite broken up, with wreckage spread over a wide area. Still, there are one or two sections with 10 feet or so of relief. Brass fittings and other artifacts are still being found.

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Almirante

Type:: shipwreck, freighter, USA
Built:: 1909, Ireland
Specs:: ( 378 x 50 ft ) 3121 gross tons, 105 passengers & crew
Sunk:: Friday September 6, 1918
collision with U.S. Navy tanker Hisko - 5 casualties
Depth:: 70 ft

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Arundo

Type:: shipwreck, freighter, Netherlands
Built:: 1930, New Castle England, as Petersfield
Specs:: ( 412 x 55 ft ) 5163 gross tons, 43 crew
Sunk:: Tuesday April 28, 1942
torpedoed by U-136 - 6 casualties
Depth:: 140 ft max; 110 ft min; 125 ft typical

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Astra

Type:: shipwreck, freighter, Denmark
Name:: Astra is Latin for star.
Built:: 1945, Denmark, as Gudnaes
Specs:: ( 333 x 51 ft ) 2709 gross tons, 105 passengers & crew
Sunk:: Friday March 30, 1951
collision with freighter Steel Inventor ( 5689 tons) - 5 casualties
Depth:: 85 ft

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Atlantus

Type:: shipwreck, freighter, USA
Built:: 1918, Liberty Shipbuilding, Brunswick GA USA
Specs:: ( 260 x 43 ft ) 2000 gross tons, no crew
Sunk:: Tuesday June 8, 1926
dragged anchor and grounded in storm while awaiting final disposition
Depth:: 25 ft

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Ayuruoca

Type:: shipwreck, freighter, Brazil
Built:: 1930, Germany, as Roland
Specs:: ( 468 x 58 ft ) 6872 gross tons, 67 crew
Sunk:: Wednesday June 10, 1945 ( well after cessation of hostilities )
collision with freighter General Fleischer - 1 casualty
Depth:: 170 ft, starts at 110 ft

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Beth Drydock No. 5

Type:: artificial reef, drydock (3 sections)
Built:: ?
Specs:: ( 133 x 96 x 54 ft )
Sunk:: May 20, 1985
GPS:: 38.515281 -74.525933
Depth:: 120 ft

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Black Point

Type:: shipwreck, collier, USA
Built:: 1918, New York Shipbuilding, Camden NJ USA
Specs:: ( 369 x 55 ft ) 5353 displacement tons
Sunk:: Saturday May 5, 1945
torpedoed by U-853 - 12 casualties
Depth:: 85 ft

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Blue Crown

Type:: artificial reef, freighter, Panama
Specs:: ( 205 x 40 ft )
Sponsor:: Coors Brewing Company, US Army, Artificial Reef Association, Sportfish Fund, US Customs Service
Sunk:: Friday June 10, 1994 - Atlantic City Artificial Reef
GPS:: 39°14.138' -74°12.357'
Depth:: 100 ft

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Cayru

Type:: shipwreck, freighter, Brazil
Built:: 1919, American International Shipbuilding, Hog Island PA USA, as Scanmail
Specs:: ( 390 x 54 ft ) 5152 gross tons, 83 passengers & crew
Sunk:: Sunday March 8, 1942
torpedoed by U-94 - 53 casualties
Depth:: 125-140 ft

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Texas Star

Type:: artificial reef, scallop dredge
Built:: 1977, Halter Marine, Lockport LA USA, as Southern Prince
Specs:: ( 156 x 39 ft ) 269 gross tons
Sunk:: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 - Delaware #11 Artificial Reef
GPS:: 38°40.494' -74°43.868'
Depth:: 85 ft

The Texas Star was built in 1977 on a multi-purpose supply ship hull, probably to service offshore oil platforms. The vessel was refitted as a floating casino in 1986, originally named Millionaire’s Casino, out of Savannah Georgia, but later moved to Texas and renamed Texas Star Casino. "The 12,000 square-foot vessel featured games such as craps, blackjack, roulette, poker and slot machines, with a bingo parlor situated on the nearby dock."

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