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Alan Martin YO-31

Alan Martin reef

Type:: artificial reef, tanker, US Navy, YO-20 class
Built:: 1918, Todd Shipyards, New York NY USA, as YO-31
Specs:: ( 161 x 25 ft ) 335 tons light, 911 tons full-load
Sponsor:: Crystal Oil Corporation, Marine Trades Assn. of NJ, Fisherman Magazine
Sunk:: Thursday September 10, 1987 - Sea Girt Artificial Reef
GPS:: 40°06.440' -73°41.130'
Depth:: 125 ft

Alan Martin reef

The Alan Martin was built in 1918 by Todd Shipbuilding Corp and allocated to the 5th Naval District at Norfolk, VA. Stationed at Guam during World War II. Sold to Crystal Oil Co, Staten Island, NY, and placed in merchant service as Alan Martin, 1948

Now lying on its port side, largely intact. Minimum depth is about 105 ft.

Alan Martin reef — The Alan Martin, tied up next to the Sam Berman.

Alan Martin reef — A sister

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