Tug....celtic

ARCTEKJim · 02-05-2007, 09:31 PM

Vessel NameCelticOther NamesFormerly Russell #10 and Judith McAllisterVessel TypeTugOwnerIsland Park Towing Corp.Length / Beam / Draft (feet)85' / 24' /Tonnage146Hull ConstructionSteelPropulsionDiesel / PropellersCargoTowing barge Cape Race when sunkBuilt1958 at Oyster Bay, NYDate of LossNovember 17, 1984Reason for LossBarge sank quickly and took tug down with itFatalities6 crewmenLocationOff Norwalk, CT, 1.5 miles south of Sheffield Island, marked by buoy WR-28.Coordinates (Lat/Lon) Coordinates (Loran C)26798.8 / 43989.9Water Depth (feet)70'Typical Visibility (feet)Usually poorWreck ConditionIntact and upright with barge still attached by hawserDiving ConsiderationsStrong current area; dive at slack tide onlyOther InformationThe barge Cape Race sank along with the Celtic. The Cape Race is 145' long and has a 45' beam. Its cargo is scrap metal.

ChuckA · 02-06-2007, 06:57 AM

Now that must hold some good fish.

billmontauk · 08-06-2007, 10:38 PM

Good blackfish spot, but you got ot fight the party boats for this spot most of the time.

fishinsurfer · 08-15-2007, 04:33 PM

Agreed, excellent spot for hog togs - evil bottom with steel cables still draped over wrecks which are high up - you latch onto a brute, think you have him out of the wreck then he wraps you on the darn cable. As bill montauk stated, there is a certain PB Capt in the area who believes he owns that piece, and he will not be happy to see private boats in his way there. Take that for what its worth.
Capt. Rick

Bob & Mag · 08-15-2007, 08:45 PM

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but you got ot fight the party boats for this spot most of the time.

you could always get there first and put out a "diver down" flag and just smile at them LOL.

Ragtopman · 08-16-2007, 07:34 AM

I like the way you think

08-15-2007, 04:33 PM	#4
fishinsurfer NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 17	Agreed, excellent spot for hog togs - evil bottom with steel cables still draped over wrecks which are high up - you latch onto a brute, think you have him out of the wreck then he wraps you on the darn cable. As bill montauk stated, there is a certain PB Capt in the area who believes he owns that piece, and he will not be happy to see private boats in his way there. Take that for what its worth. Capt. Rick __________________ IN SEARCH OF BIG FREDDIE

08-16-2007, 07:34 AM	#6
Ragtopman NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 26	I like the way you think __________________ What's the point of wearing your favorite rocketship underpants if nobody ever asks to see 'em?

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02-05-2007, 09:31 PM	#1
ARCTEKJim User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: VOODOO GRILLE MYSTIC Posts: 2,805	Tug....celtic Vessel NameCelticOther NamesFormerly Russell #10 and Judith McAllisterVessel TypeTugOwnerIsland Park Towing Corp.Length / Beam / Draft (feet)85' / 24' /Tonnage146Hull ConstructionSteelPropulsionDiesel / PropellersCargoTowing barge Cape Race when sunkBuilt1958 at Oyster Bay, NYDate of LossNovember 17, 1984Reason for LossBarge sank quickly and took tug down with itFatalities6 crewmenLocationOff Norwalk, CT, 1.5 miles south of Sheffield Island, marked by buoy WR-28.Coordinates (Lat/Lon) Coordinates (Loran C)26798.8 / 43989.9Water Depth (feet)70'Typical Visibility (feet)Usually poorWreck ConditionIntact and upright with barge still attached by hawserDiving ConsiderationsStrong current area; dive at slack tide onlyOther InformationThe barge Cape Race sank along with the Celtic. The Cape Race is 145' long and has a 45' beam. Its cargo is scrap metal. __________________ custom built t tops/towers/hardtops etc www.arctekmarine.com CLINTON, CT

02-06-2007, 06:57 AM	#2
ChuckA User Gallery Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Madison Ct Posts: 2,150	Now that must hold some good fish.

08-06-2007, 10:38 PM	#3
billmontauk NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	Good blackfish spot, but you got ot fight the party boats for this spot most of the time.