Alexander

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Type:
shipwreck, trawler, USA
Built:
1978, S & R Boat Builders, Bayou La Batre AL USA
as Laura Jo
Specs:
( 72 x 21 ft ) 113 gross tons
Sunk:
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
"flooded"

Can't find a lot on this one, but there is an interesting story anyway. The vessel was apparently valued at $250,000. After its loss, the owner acquired a newer bigger vessel that he named Alexander II. On an August day in 2009, he attempted to sink that vessel, but it was towed in, and he was accused of insurance fraud. Makes you wonder what just happened to the first boat!

590574
IMO 7739301


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Bayville barge

Type:
shipwreck, barge, mini submarine (?)
Depth:
25 ft

The visibility on this site varies. Average is 10-12ft. This site offers two wrecks which lie in 25 fsw. A British WWI two-man reconnaissance submarine and an old wooden barge. They are both within swimming distance from each other. The marine life is fair around these wrecks. There are a few car tires between the two wrecks and you may find an occasional lobster hiding inside them.

To locate the barge take a compass heading of 330 degrees from the pilings located on the east side of Greenwich Ave. It takes about 50 kick cycles to reach the wreck. To get to the submarine take a compass heading of 30 degrees from the same pilings. This can be reached in about 30 kick cycles. Both of the wrecks are not intact but make for a good dive.