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Historic Shipwreck Resurfaces at New Jersey Beach After 133 Years

1/31/2026

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The Lawrence N. McKenzie, a cargo ship built in 1883, surfaced at Island Beach State Park due to rough surf and shifting sands.
The ship sank on March 21, 1890 while transporting oranges from Puerto Rico to New York City.
All eight crew members survived the wreck.
New Jersey State Parks officials urge beachgoers not to disturb the ruins to preserve them, noting the Jersey Shore's dynamic coastline.

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The Lawrence N. McKenzie, a cargo ship built in 1883, surfaced at Island Beach State Park due to rough surf and shifting sands.
The ship sank on March 21, 1890 while transporting oranges from Puerto Rico to New York City.
All eight crew members survived the wreck.
New Jersey State Parks officials urge beachgoers not to disturb the ruins to preserve them, noting the Jersey Shore's dynamic coastline.