New York Artificial Reef Sites (5/6)

New York Artificial Reefs

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Esso Tug No. 9
Type:
artificial reef, tugboat
Built:
1950 - Gulfport Shipbuilding Corp, Port Arthur, TX USA
Specs:
( 102 ft ) 197 gross tons
Sunk:
Tuesday November 26, 2019 - 12-Mile Artificial Reef
Depth:
125 ft
GPS:
40°37.104' -72°31.388'


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.



The pilot house belongs to the tugboat behind
Type:
artificial reef, trawler, USA
Built:
as Joseph & Lucia II in 1964, Somerset MA
Specs:
( 88 x 23 ft ) 179 gross tons
Sunk:
Thursday January 4, 2024 - Mattituck Artificial Reef
Depth:
~80 ft
GPS:
40°03.396' -72°34.186'




Type:
artificial reef, trawler, USA
Built:
1975 - Master Marine, Inc., Bayou La Bâtre AL USA
Specs:
( 70 ft ) 147 gross tons
Sunk:
Tuesday October 9, 2001 - Moriches Artificial Reef
Depth:
GPS:
40°43.480' -72°46.503'

New York Artificial Reef Sites

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Type:
shipwreck, schooner
Depth:
85 ft

The Wolcott is an unknown wooden schooner. This wreck was found and named by charter boat captain, Jay Porter on the day that Jersey Joe Wolcott beat Joe Louis in boxing's title match.

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