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USS Oriskany Sinks To Gulf Of Mexico Floor
Ship Becomes World's Largest Artificial Reef
POSTED: 8:59 am EDT May 18,
2006
UPDATED: 11:36 am EDT May 18,
2006
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A grand old piece of U.S. naval history went to her final resting place on Wednesday.A puff of smoke signaled the end to the U.S.S. Oriskany.Images: Ship Sinks
About 500 pounds of explosives tore a hole in the ship's bottom as the 888-foot carrier was sunk off the coast of Pensacola to create the world's largest artificial reef.Pensacola officials said they hope the Oriskany will attract sport fishermen and divers.The Oriskany saw action in the Korean and Vietnam wars.The Korean War movie "The Bridges at Toko-Ri" was filmed on board the Oriskany.
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