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Aerial port side view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), being assisted by commercial tugboats, as it gets underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial port side view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Sta... More

Aerial port bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial port bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group aboard the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) (left), talk with co-workers aboard a seagoing tugboat, as the carrier arrives at its final destination 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group aboard the Decommissio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An onlooker aboard the Motor Vessel (MV) POWHATAN (former USNS POWHATAN T-ATF-166), talks on the phone in disbelief as he describes where the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sat and sank 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

An onlooker aboard the Motor Vessel (MV) POWHATAN (former USNS POWHATA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the local and national media gathered along the sea wall to interview former Sailors and to document the last voyage of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it makes its final trip to sea while under tow, near Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Members of the local and national media gathered along the sea wall to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Gary Nichols, CIV Release Status... More

A starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking to the ocean floor, 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Int...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Aerial port bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial port bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), USN Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Detachment 12, finalize preparations as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Aerial port bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) as explosive charges designed to sink the carrier explode. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial port bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

The Motor Vessel (MV) POWHATAN (former USNS POWHATAN T-ATF-166), is escorted by US Navy (USN) Patrol Craft, as members of the local and national media arrive on scene, 22 miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico to witness the sinking of the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34). The ORISKANY will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

The Motor Vessel (MV) POWHATAN (former USNS POWHATAN T-ATF-166), is es...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Civilian employees with the Resolve Marine Group, heave towing line aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Civilian employees with the Resolve Marine Group, heave towing line ab...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

A Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cuts away mooring chains aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cuts away mooring c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

Onboard the flight deck decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), civilian employees with the Resolve Marine Group, prepare the anchor chains during final preparations after the carrier arrived at its final destination 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL), in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the flight deck decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial stern on view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial stern on view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, lay out the anchor chain on the flight deck aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, lay out the anchor ch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Onboard the flight deck decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Joe Olvera, an employee with the Resolve Marine Group, clears away the portions of the deck during maintenance as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the flight deck decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the local and national media gathered along the sea wall to interview former Sailors and to document the last voyage of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it makes its final trip to sea while under tow, near Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Members of the local and national media gathered along the sea wall to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Gary Nichols, CIV Release Status... More

A Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cuts away mooring chains aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cuts away mooring c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

A plume of smoke rises from the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as explosive charges designed to sink the carrier explode. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A plume of smoke rises from the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Richard Moorehead III, an employee with the Resolve Marine Group, prepares to pump water out of compartments so they will be dry for bombing technicians to place explosives as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, orida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of...

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Richard Moorehead III, an emp... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), a USN Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Detachment 12, spools out detonation cord, as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership ofthe vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cut away the anchor chain from the hozzel aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer fromthe USN to the State of Florida

Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cut away the anchor c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A starboard bow view of the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), resting at anchor after arriving at its final destination 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A starboard bow view of the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view from onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as the ship drops anchor after arriving at its final destination 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A view from onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the flight deck decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), a civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cuts away cables holding the anchor chains during final preparations after the carrier arrived at its final destination 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL), in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the flight deck decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Richard Moorehead III, an employee with Resolve Marine Group, pulls hoses into Carrier ensure water is pumping out of certain compartments in preparation for placement of explosives, as Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches bottom, ownership of vessel will transfer from...

Onboard decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Richard Moorehead III, an emp... More

Former Sailors who once served aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), and interested onlookers, observe as the carrier makes its final trip to sea while under tow, near Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Former Sailors who once served aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Gary Nichols, CIV Release Status... More

Aerial starboard bow view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), under tow by a commercial tugboat, as it gets underway after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial starboard bow view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Int...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Sta... More

A port side view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) as explosive charges designed to sink the carrier explode. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida. Hundreds of commercial boats (visible in the background) were on hand to witness the event

A port side view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Cla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Aerial starboard side stern view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial starboard side stern view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A US Navy (USN) SH-3 Sea King helicopter circles over the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), to conduct a final check before its sinking. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A US Navy (USN) SH-3 Sea King helicopter circles over the Decommission...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the flight deck of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr.Beddy McBride and Mr. Allen Dunbar, both Engineering Technicians for Computer Science Corporation (C.S.C.), overlook operations at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL), as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking. The ORISKANY will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the flight deck of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

Onboard the flight deck of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Beddy McBride an Engineering Technician for Computer Science Corporation, prepares line during preparations as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking. The ORISKANY will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the flight deck of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

Onboard the flight deck of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Beddy McBride an Engineering Technician for Computer Science Corporation, cuts away metal piping in order to create a camera placement during preparations as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking. The ORISKANY will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the flight deck of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Russel Ward, Dive Supervisor for the Resolve Marine Group, welds together hatch holders as part of the necessary maintenance as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), a USN Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Detachment 12, finalize preparations as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Inside the forecastle deck onboard the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), a civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cuts away the towing chains as the ships arrives at its final destination 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Inside the forecastle deck onboard the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) In...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial port bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) as explosive charges designed to sink the carrier explode. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial port bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking to the ocean floor, 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Robert Luna, an employee with the Resolve Marine Group, sweeps dust and debris from the escalator as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Stuart Saches, Explosives Coordinator from Aberdeen Test Center, makes his way down the ladder well to measure and confirm where explosives will be placed as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), a USN Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Detachment 12, climbs deep into the interior, as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownershipof the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Aerial starboard side view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial starboard side view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) In...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Sta... More

Two former Sailors who were once stationed aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), looks on as the carrier makes its final trip to sea while under tow, near Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Two former Sailors who were once stationed aboard the decommissioned U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Releas... More

US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Sailors aboard a 28-foot Dauntless Sea-Ark high-speed patrol boat patrol the area before the sinking of the US Navy (USN) Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34). The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Sailors aboard a 28-fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard a 28-foot Dauntless Sea-Ark high-speed patrol boat witness the sinking of the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34). The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard a 28-foot Dauntless Sea-Ark high-speed pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial starboard side stern view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial starboard side stern view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A view inside the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The Carrier is undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A view inside the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A Diver from the Resolve Marine Group signals his readiness for an upcoming dive as the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22 miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212 feet of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A Diver from the Resolve Marine Group signals his readiness for an upc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

Onboard the flight deckdecommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Robert E. Lee, an employee with the Resolve Marine Group, lends a hand to fellow workers during maintenance operations, as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the flight deckdecommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Joe Olvera, an employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cuts holes into the flight deck to ensure cables are connected to anchor the ship as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), USN Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Detachment 12, finalize preparations as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

The US Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Protector Class Patrol Craft USS BONITO (WPB 87431) enforces a safety zone in the water off the coast of Pensacola, Florida (FL), The USS BONITO crew ensured that recreational and commercial vessels stayed at least 500 yards away as the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom,...

The US Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Protector Class Patrol Craft USS BONI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The US Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Protector Class Patrol Craft USS BONITO (WPB 87431) enforces a safety zone in the water off the... More

A starboard bow view of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it is towed out to sea, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A starboard bow view of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial bow view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), under tow by a seagoing tugboat, as it gets underway after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial bow view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Sta... More

A starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking to the ocean floor, 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Mr. Eric Foresman, a Diver for the Resolve Marine Group, prepares and checks his equipment in preparation for an upcoming dive at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The Divers from Resolve Marine Group are aiding in the operations as the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking. The ORISKANY will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Mr. Eric Foresman, a Diver for the Resolve Marine Group, prepares and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), USN Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit 6 (EODMU-6), Detachment 12, finalize preparations as the carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22 miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212 feet of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw/Dv) Eric Lippman, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), a USN Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Detachment 12, finalizes preparations as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of thevessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, remove mooring lines from the deck cleats as the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, remove mooring lines ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Releas... More

Aerial starboard side view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial starboard side view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) In...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Sta... More

A starboard bow view of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it is towed out to sea, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A starboard bow view of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A former Sailor who was once stationed aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), looks on as the carrier makes her final trip to sea while under tow, near Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A former Sailor who was once stationed aboard the decommissioned US Na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Releas... More

Commercial Tugboats are uses to nudge the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) away from the pier, as it prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Commercial Tugboats are uses to nudge the decommissioned US Navy (USN)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

A monitoring vessel remains on site as the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sank the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A monitoring vessel remains on site as the Decommissioned US Navy (USN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Aerial view showing the bow of the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) as the ship sinks. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial view showing the bow of the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

An Officer from the Pensacola Police Department (PPD), Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Team adds some color to the superstructure of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) as it prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

An Officer from the Pensacola Police Department (PPD), Special Weapons...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

A Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, throws line to the shore during preparations for cast off aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, throws line to the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

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