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Navy sinks USS Oriskany to form Gulf reef
The 888 foot aircraft carrier was blown underwater near Pensacola Beach in the Gulf of Mexico to become the world's largest manmade reef. Veterans, including Korea and Vietnam era veterans, observed as the ship sank stern first after 37 minutes. John McCain, once aboard the Oriskany, said the reef will aid recreation and marine life, though he hoped for a museum.
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