Reef · Ocean City, Maryland

Great Eastern Reef

A Maryland artificial reef (Maryland DNR, Artificial Reef Initiative). The Great Eastern Reef, also known as the Twin Wrecks area, is a 1011 acre site located 18.1 nautical miles from the Ocean City inlet (approximately 20 miles southeast of the R-2 buoy). The reef material includes sunken vessels, concrete, designed units, and materials of opportunity.

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Quick facts

TypeReef
Charted depth15 m (49 ft) below MLLW
Position38.2083°N, 74.7316°W (approximate, ±50 m)
SourceNOAA ENC US3DE01M; Maryland DNR Artificial Reef Initiative sites (MD iMAP)

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