Atlantic Torpedo

Atlantic Torpedo

Torpedo nobiliana

Size: to 6 ft long, 200 lbs., and 220 volts

Habitat: Soft sandy bottoms, from water's edge to 350 ft. Uncommon.

Notes:
Potentially dangerous

Distinguishing characteristics: Round body with a short tail and no stingers. This fish can produce enough electricity to stun a swimmer, but it is usually unaggressive. They are uncommon but deserve mention for the surprise they pack. I have seen unaware divers ( including a PADI "Underwater Naturalist" instructor ) get zapped in the tropics by the smaller ( 40 volts ) electric rays there.

Atlantic Torpedo

Shipwreck Sindia
Type:
shipwreck, sailing ship, USA
Built:
1887, Ireland
Specs:
( 329 x 45 ft ) 3068 gross tons, 34 crew
Sunk:
Sunday December 15, 1901
ran aground in storm - no casualties
Depth:
0-5 ft depending on the tide

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