NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Vessel Deployment Planned for Early August

Vessel Deployment Planned for Early August

A 51-foot fire boat, Smoke II, from the New York City Fire Department is currently being prepared for deployment as part of the state's Artificial Reef Program. The 34-ton steel boat was taken out of service eight years ago. Once prepping is complete the vessel will become a memorial reef on the Sea Girt Reef. Equipped with fire cannons, the fire boat will surely be a delight for divers and anglers alike.

The Smoke II
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The Smoke II
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Deployment was originally expected to be in late July; it is now planned for early August. Reef deployments are subject to weather and sea conditions. For further information regarding these deployments contact Hugh Carberry at 609-748-2022.

For information on past and planned deployments see the Artificial Reef Deployments page.

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