Atlantic City Artificial Reef

12.2 Nautical Miles off Atlantic City
Depth: 55-95 ft
AC Wescoat    Boston        Ada Adelia    Beach Haven   Carol Moran   Troy          Vicky Pat     Margaret Nancy spaghetti     spaghetti     Big Mama      Nils S        Francis Bushey Morania Abaco Tobacco Pointe Jet Trader    American      Pauline Marie First Lady    Blue Crown    caisson

Atlantic City Artificial Reef

The empty areas in the north and center of this reef contain a number of Army tanks (not shown.) Brightliners and Redbirds were also sunk in this reef, but are not shown as they are assumed to be gone after 20 years.

Atlantic City Reef

The Atlantic City Reef is one of the oldest artificial reef sites in New Jersey. Reef-building activities at this site date back to 1935.



Boston Lightship WLV-189 reef
Type:
artificial reef, lightship, USA
Name:
Named for the harbor that it served as marker for during its long active career.
Built:
1946, Bay City MI USA
Specs:
( 128 x 30 ft ) 630 tons
Sponsor:
Atlantic County, Trump Casino, Atlantic City Seafood Festival, Artificial Reef Association, Atlantic County Party & Charter Boat Association
Sunk:
Friday January 28, 1994 - Atlantic City Artificial Reef
GPS:
39°15.444' -74°14.004'
Depth:
85 ft


AC Wescoat reef
The A.C. Wescoat barge, with Atlantic City in the background and clam cages on the deck.
Type:
artificial reef, barge
Specs:
( 60 x 25 ft )
Sponsor:
A.C. Wescoat Company, Fish America Foundation, Atlantic County Party & Charter Boat Association
Sunk:
Wednesday Oct 11, 1989 - Atlantic City Artificial Reef
GPS:
39°15.540' -74°14.691'
Depth:
80 ft

Beach Haven reef
Originally built for menhaden fishing, converted to clam dredge.
Type:
artificial reef, purse seiner, clam dredge, USA
Built:
1949, RTC Shipbuilding Company, Camden NJ USA
Specs:
( 125 x 21 ft )
Sponsor:
Gifford Marine Company, Fish America Foundation, Artificial Reef Association
Sunk:
Thursday August 6, 1992 - Atlantic City Artificial Reef
GPS:
39°15.340' -74°14.017'

a Redbird subway car

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