Sandy Hook Artificial Reef

Sandy Hook Artificial Reef

1.6 nautical miles off Sea Bright, 1.76 sq miles
Depth: 40-60 ft [download]


Shipwreck Anastasia
Sunk off Barnegat Light ( not plotted. )
Type:
shipwreck, barge / schooner barge
Specs:
1313 tons
Sunk:
Thursday January 26, 1933
four casualties
Depth:
75 ft

Coleman I reef
Type:
artificial reef, barge
Specs:
( 45 x 20 ft )
Sponsor:
Coleman Construction Company
Sunk:
Tuesday June 27, 1989 - Sandy Hook Artificial Reef
GPS:
40°21.060' -73°56.125'
Depth:
50 ft

Dorothy & V.L. Keegan
Type:
artificial reef, tugboat (cut into pieces)
Specs:
( 65 ft )
Sponsor:
Spectra Services
Sunk:
Saturday June 3, 1989 - Sandy Hook Artificial Reef
GPS:
40°21.555' -73°56.103'
Depth:
60 ft


Lockwood reef
Twin Lights at upper-right
Type:
artificial reef, sailboat
Specs:
( 45 x 20 ft )
Sponsor:
Lockwood Marina
Sunk:
circa 1991 - Sandy Hook Artificial Reef
GPS:
gone
Depth:
50 ft

Shipwreck Macedonia
I found this old painting labeled "Macedonia" and "1894". This certainly could be the same ship. Another Macedonia enters the records in 1900, just a year after this one was lost.
Type:
shipwreck, steamer, Germany
( at time of loss chartered to Ward Lines, see Mohawk )
Name:
Macedonia is a region in the southern Balkans, adjoining Greece, and formerly part of Yugoslavia.
Built:
1894, England
Specs:
( 280 x 41 ft ) 2268 gross tons, 19 passengers & crew
Sunk:
Tuesday June 13, 1899
collision with liner Hamilton ( 3127 tons) - 1 casualty
GPS:
40°21.418' -73°56.153' (AWOIS 1991)
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.




Paintshop

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