Oriskany Reef | FWC - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
U.S.S. Oriskany (CVA-34) nicknamed the Mighty O, is the first naval warship and largest artificial reef ever to be intentionally sunk in U.S. coastal waters. Built shortly after World War II, the Oriskany is 911 foot in length and could hold up to 80 planes.
USS Oriskany - Wikipedia
Oriskany was the first United States warship slated to become an artificial reef, under authority granted by the fiscal 2004 National Defense Authorization Act (Public Law 108–136). Oriskany was towed to Pensacola in December 2004 and was originally scheduled to be sunk with controlled charges 24 mi (39 km) south of Pensacola by June 2005.
USS Oriskany dive site - PADI
The USS Oriskany is the largest artificial reef in the world. The “Mighty O,” is an Essex class aircraft carrier that served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars before venturing to its final resting place, 22 miles off the coast of Pensacola, Florida.
10 years later, Oriskany reef an international dive destination
2016年4月24日 · In the 10 years since the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany was intentionally sunk in the Gulf of Mexico near Pensacola, it has become both a top international dive destination and an underwater...
10 Years Later After Sinking, the Aircraft Carrier 'USS Oriskany' …
2016年5月18日 · It was death for the USS Oriskany, an aircraft carrier with battle stars for service in the Korean and Vietnam wars, but it was also a rebirth. The ship’s destiny was to sit at the bottom of the...
Dive the 'Oriskany,' the World's Largest Artificial Reef - VISIT FLORIDA
Often described as the Super Bowl of diving, the Oriskany offers a variety and quantity of marine life that you'll find equals or betters the best dive destinations in the world. Take a plunge, near Pensacola.
The Great Carrier Reef: The USS Oriskany • Scuba Diver Life
2019年11月6日 · The Oriskany is the largest artificial reef in the world, built for the United States Navy after WWII and decommissioned in 1975. The ‘Mighty O,’ as it was affectionately known, served in the Pacific Theatres of war during the conflicts in Korea and Vietnam.
USS Oriskany - Florida Dive Pros
USS Oriskany (CV-34) "The Great Carrier Reef" - On May 17, 2006 the 911' US Aircraft Carrier was sunk approximately 26.5 miles southeast of Pensacola pass making it the world's largest intentionally-created artificial reef. Nicknamed "The Mighty O", USS Oriskany is truly a world class dive. The massive carrier lays in 212' of water with the
Diving the USS Oriskany — the Great Carrier Reef on Florida …
2018年7月1日 · USS Oriskany is an Essex-class aircraft carrier completed after World War II. She served in both the Korean and the Vietnam wars. In 2006, the almost 900′ long ship became the world’s largest artificial reef after being sunk 22 miles south of Pensacola in more than 200 feet of water, as part of the Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail ...
Diving Artificial Reefs at The USS ORISKANY - For Scuba Divers
2024年8月19日 · Being quite an experienced PADI Diver, I decided to go and have a look at the well-known Oriskany Reef, an old aircraft carrier that was deliberately sunk to allow marine life to grow. The Oriskany Reef is the largest artificial reef in the world and a prime diving destination.
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