Nothing like a spooky old surprise on Halloween, and this one happened here at the Jersey Shore!

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A possible shipwreck has been discovered off the coast of Brick. (Townsquare Media)
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Brick Mayor John Ducey tells us that workers were trying to drill as part of the post-Sandy steel wall project when the machine hit something earlier this week. They attempted to drill through the obstruction when the machine broke. When a second drill was brought in, workers realized they better inspect what was blocking their way before losing the second machine.

Their discovery?

Brick shipwreck
Brick Township
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It may just look like rusted iron parts, but it's believed to be a whaling ship from the 1800s!

Brick shipwreck
Brick Township
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It's about 20 ft. down in the sand, between 7th and 8th Ave. in Brick.

Brick shipwreck
Brick Township
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So cool!

We're trying to find out more and will bring your more photos and information as it becomes available.

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