Destruction of the USS Oriskany aircraft carrier
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Destruction of the USS Oriskany aircraft carrier
The legendary American aircraft carriers are a mobile floating military airbase and a powerful tool of geopolitical influence. Due to the impressive buoyancy and reliable protection of the aircraft carrier strike group, they are considered practically invulnerable. But history knows many examples of how the human factor and technical failures ...
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Destruction of the USS Oriskany aircraft carrier
Destruction of the USS Oriskany aircraft carrier
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Destruction of the USS Oriskany aircraft carrier
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The USS Oriskany was intentionally sunk on May 17, 2006, to become the world's largest artificial reef, located 24 miles southeast of Pensacola, Florida. Decommissioned and prepared at a cost of over $20 million, the aircraft carrier was sunk in 37 minutes using explosives to create a new marine habitat. Today, the "Mighty O," also known as the "Great Carrier Reef," is a popular dive site that teems with marine life. Purpose: The U.S. Navy sank the Oriskany to create a large artificial reef, as
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