The Texel Shipwreck New York and New Jersey's (Wreck Valley)

The Texel Shipwreck New York and New Jersey's (Wreck Valley)

Historical and current New York and New Jersey Shipwreck Information and images for scuba divers and fisherman.

TEXEL

The steam powered tanker Texel was built in 1913. She was 331 feet long had a 48 foot beam and displaced 3220 gross tons.

On June 2, 1918 the Texel was sunk by the U-151. six other ships were sunk by the same U-Boat that day, hence the name Black Sunday.

Today the exact location of the Texel is unknown, but she is believed to lie in deep water 250+feet.

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