Reef · Ocean City, Maryland
Purnell's Reef
A Maryland artificial reef (Maryland DNR, Artificial Reef Initiative). Purnell's Reef is a 413 acre site located 2.1 nautical miles from the Ocean City inlet (approximately 2 miles northeast of the R-4 buoy). The reef material includes sunken vessels, concrete, designed units, and materials of opportunity.
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Quick facts
| Type | Reef |
|---|---|
| Seabed depth | 7.3 m (24 ft) below MLLW |
| Position | 38.3500°N, 75.0583°W (approximate, ±50 m) |
| From Ocean City Fishing Pier | 3.4 km (2.1 mi), bearing 41° NE |
| Source | Maryland DNR Artificial Reef Initiative sites (MD iMAP) |
How to see it
Underwater, so there is nothing to see from the shore. From Ocean City Fishing Pier, 3.4 km (2.1 mi) away, CoastFinder draws it below the horizon at its bearing and distance, with its charted depth.
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Nearby
- Gulf RamblerShipwreck · 1.8 m · 4.6 km
- Little Gull BankShoal · 10.6 m · 6.3 km
- CarpenderShipwreck · 7.6 km
- Isle of Wight ReefReef · 15.5 m · 7.8 km
- CarpenasShipwreck · 7.8 km
- Jones PortShipwreck · 8.2 km
Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.