New Jersey Scuba Diving

Edwin Duke

Shipwreck Edwin Duke
Type:
shipwreck, tugboat & barge, USA
Sunk:
1930; foundered in storm - no casualties
Depth:
55 ft

The Edwin Duke is on her starboard side, with her pilothouse torn off. The wooden hull has deteriorated and is collapsing. Stone pile approximately one mile southwest is the remains of the tow.

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Bits & Cleats

towing bit
A huge towing bit in use on a turn-of-the-century tugboat. Notice the smaller deck cleat and the steam-powered capstan in the foreground.

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