Reef
Wreck
Tug Orange (Wreck)
Maritime Zone, USA
The Tug Orange, now a prominent feature in the Maritime Zone, is an 80-foot tugboat that rests upright in 45 feet of water. This vessel is a key component of the Pinellas County Artificial Reef Program. Constructed in 1903, the Tug Orange boasts a steel hull and originally served as a harbor tug. Its primary role was to maneuver railroad barges within New York Harbor, marking its history as a vital maritime workhorse.
