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USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg Suggest edit

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AdvancedRecommended cert
43Max dive depth
43.0 mSite max depth
15.0–30.0 mVisibility
MildCurrent
MildSurge
40 minAvg dive time
May to OctoberBest months
26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)
20.0–24.0 °CWater (winter)

The USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg is a retired military transport ship intentionally sunk in 2009 off the coast of Key West, Florida, to create an artificial reef. It is one of the largest vessels ever sunk as an artificial reef and offers a unique dive experience with various marine life and structures to explore.

The USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg is a 159-meter former military ship intentionally sunk in 2009 as an artificial reef off Key West, Florida.

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