The 'Fort Fisher' will become part of an artificial reef off the coast of Carteret County in the second week of September. The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program, in partnership with the East Carolina Artificial Reef Association, plans to add the former tug to AR-320, an existing artificial reef about 2.5 miles offshore of Pine Knoll Shores. The work was expected to take place from Sept. 10-14. The date was dependent on weather and water conditions. A Coastal Recreational Fishing License grant for $185,000 funded the project. The Eastern Carolina Artificial Reef Association used the grant for the acquisition, cleaning and deployment of the vessel. Built in 1956, the Fort Fisher is a former towing tugboat from the N.C. Port of Morehead City. It was cleaned of environmental pollutants and prepared for sinking in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency, Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers regulations. Its placement will have no effect on navigational clearance. Report with photo: https://www.coastalreview...
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05 September 2018 - 23:07
Tug to be sunk next week
The 'Fort Fisher' will become part of an artificial reef off the coast of Carteret County in the second week of September
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05 September 2018 - 23:07
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