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7/27/2012 |The Radford was sunk in an area about 32 miles east-northeast from the Ocean City Inlet, 28 miles due east of the Indian River Inlet and 30 miles southeast of Cape May, N.J. It was sunk in about 130 feet of water and created a vertical profile from the sea floor of about 70 feet, along with its 560-foot-plus length.

Just weeks after it was sent to the bottom, the Radford was broken up into three large pieces by the effects of Hurricane Irene, which bumped the mid-Atlantic coast late last August. However, the breaking up of the vessel did not curtail its development as an artificial reef and may have expedited the process, according to Tim Mullane, managing director of the American Marine Group, the private company that coordinated the sinking last August.
“The Radford, of course, broke into three pieces during Irene and the reports I have received and some footage show that not only has the main section of the hull stayed perfectly upright, but the ship has significant growth on it and is alive with sea life,” said Mullane this week. “The footage I have seen shows billions, yes billions, of mussels, starfish and other diverse sea life.”
In 130 feet of water and still able to be moved around by that hurricane. It is amazing the power the sea has. Thanks for sharing that. Great read.