Barnegat Dive Sites Chart ~ New Jersey Scuba Diving

Type:: shipwreck, tugboat, U.S. War Shipping Administration (Navy)
Name:: All the ships of this class were named for lighthouses in the U.S., except for the Great Isaac, which is in the Bahamas.
Built:: 1944, Boston MA USA
Specs:: ( 185 x 37 ft ) 1117 gross tons, 27 crew
Sunk:: Wednesday April 16, 1947
collision with Norwegian freighter Bandeirante - no casualties
Depth:: 90 ft

More: Great Isaac ...

The "Sachem" wreck is typical of the remains of many unknown wooden sailing ships that are found off the coast. Three parallel sets of ribs and scattered decking between provide good habitat for lobster. The wreck sits in 60' of water on a clean sandy bottom and visibility is usually good on this site. Fairly large and scattered, it also provides a good opportunity for the spearfisherman.

More: Sachem ...

F.F. Clain

Type:: shipwreck, barge
Specs:: 963 tons
Sunk:: Wednesday February 17, 1943
possibly collision with Harry Rush
Depth:: 75 ft

More: F.F. Clain ...

Seaside Crane barge

Type:: shipwreck, barge
Specs:: ( 250 ft ? )
Depth:: 85 ft

A very large intact steel deck barge, lying upright, north-south. The southern end is partially collapsed and opened up, allowing easy access to at least part of the inside. Rust holes in the deck let light in throughout the rest of the interior, although they are too small to fit through. A great spearfishing site, and not bad for lobsters. The crane lies about 1/4 mile away.

More: Seaside Crane barge ...

Charts, Dive Sites Charts, New Jersey Dive Sites Charts,