Garden State South Artificial Reef

5.1 Nautical Miles off Spray Beach
Depth: 55-65 ft
Rhino    VHFC     OWD1     Holgate I Starcraft Miller   Lollipop

Garden State South Artificial Reef

This reef is also scattered with Army tanks, two boat molds, and tire units in the east. (not shown)

Garden State South Artificial Reef
correct orientation




Rhino reef
Type:
artificial reef, crew boat
Specs:
( 50 x 13 ft )
Sponsor:
Caldwell's Diving Company, Absecon Saltwater Fishermen
Sunk:
Friday May 27, 1988 - Garden State South Artificial Reef
GPS:
39°33.693' -74°06.123'
Depth:
65 ft

Ocean Wreck Divers I reef
Type:
artificial reef, MLB-44 patrol boats ( 2 ), US Coast Guard
Built:
1960s, MD USA
Specs:
( 44 x 12 ft ) 20 tons
Sponsor:
Ocean Wreck Divers
VHFC - Village Harbor Fishing Club, GDF
Depth:
OWD - 60 ft
VHFC - 80 ft
Sunk:
OWD - Tuesday July 11, 1995
VHFC - Tuesday May 16, 1995 - Garden State South Artificial Reef
GPS - OWD:
39°33.426' -74°05.973'
GPS - VHFC:
39°33.496' -74°05.991'


Channeled Whelk

Busycon canaliculatum

Size: to 8"

Habitat: intertidal down to 60 ft

Notes:
Whelks are the largest snails in this area. Related Lightning Whelk grows to 16", and is sometimes called Conch and eaten as such. Whelks prey on bivalves by drilling through their shells.

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