The big news in the dive world recently has been the sinking of the USS Oriskany, affectionately known as the "Mighty O". After nearly two years of delays caused by hurricanes and permitting issues, the USS Oriskany was successfully sunk on May 17, 2006, to become the world?s largest intentionally created artificial reef. The massive aircraft carrier now rests in 212 feet of water in a north-south orientation on the sandy bottom. The flight deck is at 130 feet (original reports claimed it was 150 feet -- a bit too deep for recreational divers). With an overall height of 151 feet, there is plenty of ship to view within recreational dive limits.

Captain Dave Mucci, a good friend of DiveSpots.com, owns and operates Blue Water Adventures in Pensacola. Capt. Dave was fortunate enough to have been directly involved in this project from its inception to the scuttle process. He was also the first non-essential person to have had the honor to dive the "Mighty O" prior to the dive site being opened to the public. Mucci was also interviewed on the documentary filmed for National Geographic entitled "The Sea of Steel", airing this summer.

Take the quickest ride out to the Oriskany with Captain Dave Mucci on the "Y-Knot?", a speedy and comfortable 29' Pro Sports Kat with twin Yamaha HPDI 200 HP engines -- no diesel fumes on this boat! Half-day and Full-day charters for up to 6 people.

For updated GPS Coordinates, pictures, and reviews, check out the Oriskany page on DiveSpots.com.

Comments:

	Posted by PensacolaDiveClub, May-15-2007 @ 03:57 PM CDT The fastest dive charter in Pensacola belongs to Capt Ron of pensacola Dive Company and his Sea Sherpa Express, 35 knots crusing speed, 50 minute trip to the Oriskany. There may be boats of going faster, but none cruise at 35 knots.
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