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Barge Wreck

The remains of a wooden barge are located within the Burning Basin. It was used by Bethlehem Steel during the creation of the basin and placed in service in 1942 until 1943. It was likely used as a work platform. During disposal operations, it was probably also used to haul all the sand, soil, and silt that was dredged up, along with any cargo and scrap. Iron fittings are still apparent, so take care when navigating around the remains.

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