New Jersey Coast Dive Sites (1/6)
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The Alexander Hamilton was the last of the steam-powered side-wheel riverboats of the Hudson River Day Line. Built in 1924, she ceased operations in 1971. A well-meaning group pulled the Hamilton from the mud in 1977 and moved her to a temporary berth along the east side of the Navy pier, planning to restore her as a museum. Unfortunately, at the new more-exposed location, the old vessel was sunk and reduced to scrap by a sudden storm in November of that year. The last records indicate that the wreck is still there, and you can even make out the outline on Google Earth.
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- Type:
- shipwreck, sailing ship, USA
- Built:
- 1876
- Specs:
- ( 180 ft ) 986 tons, 10 crew
- Sunk:
- Friday March 27, 1914
ran aground - no casualties - Depth:
- 20 ft
Probably sanded-in by beach restoration work
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- Type:
- shipwreck, sailing ship, England
- Sunk:
- Saturday, January 12, 1850
grounded in storm - 1 casualty
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- Type:
- major ocean inlet with strong current, surf, and heavy boat traffic
- Depth:
- 45 ft
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Dozens of jetties up and down the coast have been cut-though at the base like this one, making them inaccessible to fishermen, but not divers !
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- Type:
- shipwreck, steamer ( assuming it is the Creole ) USA
- Built:
- 1862, Mystic CN, USA
- Specs:
- ( 194 x 34 ft ) 1229 tons
- Sunk:
- March 17, 1868, ran aground in fog - no casualties
- Depth:
- 20 ft
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Carcharhinus plumbeus
Size:
to 6 ft
The Sandbar Shark is the commonest inshore shark in New Jersey waters.
Most people are familiar with Peter Benchley's thrilling novel Jaws or one of the movies it has inspired. The image of a giant shark terrorizing a small resort community is hard to forget. After all, the idea of predators ( in this case, people ) becoming prey realizes one of our most primal fears. It also makes for exciting reading or viewing.
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