Where is uss oriskany

In , the Oriskany was once again redesigned, and fitted with a new, wider, flight deck to accommodate a higher volume of take-offs and landings. In , the Oriskany underwent additional deck redesigns, and was refitted with steam-powered catapults, which were used to launch departing aircraft from the flight deck. She now rests upright in ft of water. Engineers expected the sinking to take anywhere from five to eight hours, the Oriskany surprised all in attendance when she sank in only 37 minutes.

Divers soon confirmed that the 32, ton Oriskany had come to rest upright in a north-south orientation in feet of water. Due to its depth, distance from shore, and potential currents, all divers should gain appropriate training, equipment, fitness and experience before diving the Oriskany. At all times, divers should follow the guidelines and safe diving practices provided during their training.

The Oriskany is sitting upright on the seafloor in a north-south orientation with the bow facing due south. The uppermost structure of the Oriskany is located at: Latitude 30 degrees 2 minutes Divers are reminded that conditions change over time as the structure is influenced by currents, scouring, and storm events. Additionally, steel artificial reef materials, such as the Oriskany Reef, will gradually experience structural changes as metal components naturally corrode in the marine environment.

Due to past storms and settlement over time, the Oriskany Reef depths have changed. We encourage all divers to speak with local dive shops prior to planning your dive to determine the most recent dive conditions on the Oriskany and plan accordingly. FWC recommends that divers should not enter the ship under any circumstances due to the ship's interior and the unknown extent of structural damages caused by the reefing process and natural changes over time. Divers should not remove any items from the ship it is against the law.

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