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Navy Dive Tender YDT-14
The Navy Dive Tender YDT-14, a 132' steel ship, was scuttled on April 1, 2000, approximately 18 miles SE of Pensacola Pass, Escambia County, Florida.
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USS Massachusetts
Commissioned on June 10, 1896, the Massachusetts was a huge 350-foot steam-powered battleship launched in an era still dominated by wooden ships. She was dedicated as an underwater archaeological preserve on June 10, 1993.
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USS Oriskany
The world's largest intentionally created artificial reef lies 22 miles off the coast of Pensacola. The old aircraft carrier is being called the "Great Carrier Reef".
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Pensacola's over 50 miles of protected shoreline boasts clear waters and sugary white sand. Diving offshore in the Pensacola area has improved greatly since the introduction of the Escambia County aggressive Artificial Reef Program in the 1970s.
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Member Reviews
by gstewart, Outstanding classic wreck!
This is a classic wreck not part of an artificial reef program and that knowledge alone adds a special atmosphere to this dive. With water that is usually clear, hull ribs rising off the sand bottom and a scattered wreckage of ballast stones and equipm...
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by amdlgnr, The 'Big O' is unlike any other.
This dive will leave you somewhat speechless. Yet, at the same time, you won't be able to shut-up when you reach the surface! Do some research on the ship to understand the history of the vessel before you dive. Nitrox is a must!
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by indianajoe, Incredible Panorama
The 1st 20-30ft was like soup due to plankton. But, the seas were calm and the sun was out and just as you passed out of the current, the O POPPED into sight just like stepping out of a dark overgrown forest and into a sunny meadow! The enormity is h...
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