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The USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg is a former warship that was sunk off the coast of Key West as an artificial reef. The USS Vandenberg is a top attraction for divers from all places. The ship is the second largest artificial reef in the world.
Location. At 24º27'N, 81º44'W. Approximately seven miles south of Key West International Airport in 140 feet of water in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The site was chosen 10 years ago, with input from interested parties.
9 gru 2022 · Discover USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg in Key West, Florida: Six miles off the coast of Key West, a former military transport ship is now one of the largest artificial reefs in the world.
The Vandenberg off the coast of Key West has become a main attraction for advanced divers from all over the world! She is the 2 nd largest artificial reef, measuring in at 522' long and 11 stories tall! Due to Hurricane Irma's impact the ship now sits at its deepest in 165' of water.
The USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg Wreck off the coast of Key West has become a main attraction for divers from all over the world! She is the 2 nd largest artificial reef, measuring in at 522' long and 11 stories tall!
4 dni temu · The 523-foot-long Vandenberg is scheduled to be intentionally sunk off Key West Wednesday, May 27, as an artificial reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Some 70 percent of the $8.6 million budget was expended to rid the vessel of contaminants.
The USS Vandenberg is now officially open for public diving. Contact the charter operators at the left for details, or see the Charter Schedule page for specific dive shcedules. Click to view video of the sinking, provided by the Monroe County Tourism Council.
