SUBMERGED OBJECT – SCHUYLKILL RIVER

The Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay, is notifying mariners of a submerged object that has been reported in the Schuylkill River near Mud Island. Mariners are advised to use extreme caution when transiting this portion of the Schuylkill River as depth at mean low low water could be hazardous to navigation. Vessels drafting over 25 feet should avoid this area and transit around the object.

• Schuylkill River Object:
o Minimum depth 31.6 feet at mean low low water.
o Approximate location 39˚53.275063N, 075˚11.698723W.
o Approximately 25 feet west of channel centerline.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently evaluating the object and assessing the potential for removal.

Please see the attached chartlet for further information.

If you have any questions regarding the content of this bulletin, please contact the Waterways Management staff at (215) 271-4814 or the Command Center at (215) 271-4807.


S. E. ANDERSON
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard
Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay