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

The USS Lexington Wreck Was Discovered Over 75 Years After the Battle of the Coral Sea | War History Online

2.4K views · 64 reactions | Wreckage from the USS Lexington, a U.S. aircraft carrier sunk by the Japanese during World War II, has been discovered 500 miles off the Australian coast by a team of explorers led by billionaire Paul Allen | Ozarks First | Facebook

Check out this throwback video from the 1970s of sailors working together onboard aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-16)! | Naval History & Heritage Command