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USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg Suggest edit

United States Suggest · Florida Suggest
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IntermediateDifficulty
AdvancedRecommended cert
42Max dive depth
42.0 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.

Divers can explore the wreck at various depths, with opportunities to swim through the ship's compartments and observe marine life that has made the wreck its home. The site is popular for both recreational diving and underwater photography.

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