Manasquan Dive Sites Chart

AlexMac           Duncan            Roys              Joan LaRie        Glory             Barge 10          Mahogany          Ridge             Leon Walter       Capt Smitty       Marion            NE Sailor         Logwood           Adele             Middle Barge      Olsen             Park City         Rump              Coffee (SW Mohawk) Bonanza           Anastasia         Seaside Crane     Irene             Francis Perkins   Spring Lake Sailor Edhard Winslow    Catherine Jackson Blue Boy          New Jersey        Shark River       German            A Street          Meta              Across            Hankins           Lillian           Klondike Rocks    Gypsy             Goulandris        Balaena           Benson            Drydock           Larsen            Ayuruoca          Vega              Ranger            Pocopson          Pinta             Arundo            Beth Dee Bob      Mud Hole          Stolt Dagali      Cadet             Brunette          Delaware          Manasquan Wreck   Sea Girt Wreck    120 Wreck         Mohawk            Riggy Barge       Hankins           Ida K             Lana Carol        Emerald           Tolten            Maurice Tracy     Gulf Trade        Seaside Pipeline  Thurmond          John Minturn      Bluffs            Lizzie Brayton    Western World     Antioch           Railroad Bridge   Manasquan Inlet   Pliny             Allenhurst Jetty  New Era           L Street          Shark River       Rjukan            Malta             Sandy Hook Chart  Deep Sea Chart    Barnegat Chart    New Deal          LI West Chart     Lavallette Wreck  NJ Coast Chart    Gassoon           Charlemagne Tower Plymouth          Vivian            Hankins           clam boat         Axel Carlson Reef Sea Girt Reef     Shark River Reef  NJ Reefs          Manasquan Reef    dumps             dumps             Granite Wreck

Manasquan Dive Sites

NOAA chart 12326
Chart 12326
NOAA chart 12323
Chart 12323

Type:
shipwreck, barge
Depth:
120 ft

This wreck got its name from the first few divers to get there, who struck it rich in lobsters in its wooden ribs and decking. The wreckage is very well spread out in several lines or walls, with decking off to one side. Near the bow, an overturned piece of decking is home to ling and blackfish. Off to the side lie the winch and small bits of machinery.


Shipwreck Goulandris
Type:
shipwreck, freighter, Greece
Name:
One of the Goulandris brothers, who's shipping company owned the vessel.
Built:
1910, England, as Maria Stathatos
Specs:
( 362 x 51 ft ) 3750 gross tons, 31 crew
Sunk:
Tuesday December 1, 1942
collision with freighter Intrepido - no casualties
Depth:
190 ft

Shark River - A Street
View of the up-river area, looking southeast. Either side is diveable upstream to the first road. The entry location is just to the right of the apartments.

Yet another place to dive the Shark River is on the south side, near the intersection of 1st Avenue and A Street, behind the apartments. There is limited but very convenient free parking. A small cement stairway leads down to a concrete ledge above the water. Climb down between the big rock and the bulkhead, where you will find more steps underwater. ( Whoever B.M and M.M. are - thank you! )


Shipwreck Western World
Type:
shipwreck, sailing ship, England
Specs:
( 287 x 38 ft ) 2458 gross tons, 300+ passengers & crew
Sunk:
Saturday October 22, 1853
ran aground in heavy fog - no casualties
Depth:
25 ft

Railroad Bridge
Viewed from the northwest, prior to reconstruction, winter, high tide. 7-11 store at upper right.
Type:
inland tidal river
Depth:
20 ft, mostly a lot shallower

This spot is upstream on the Manasquan River. The diving area is rather small and not very deep. Visibility tends to be poor, and this is worsened whenever an O/W training class is in session, which is often. Also, the current under the bridge becomes very strong, so slack water is essential. For a long time, a dredge barge has been anchored in the channel, but otherwise, there is no boat traffic.



Spot

Leiostomus xanthurus

Size
to 14"
seldom that big

Habitat
Shallow coastal waters, bays, estuaries.

Description
These diminutive drums form an important fishery, both commercial and recreational.

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