Hurricanes and Tropical Storms have cause the ship to list a few degrees, which now puts her tower at 84ft and her flight deck at ft. Since the Oriskany sits at the edge of the Gulf Stream, scuba divers often find conditions clearer and warmer than other sites in the Pensacola area. MBT Divers offers an exclusive USS Oriskany Diver course that provides an excellent historical background of the ship and provides divers with a guide to identifying parts of the ship and potential hazards.
Book Here! Captain Douglas is the owner and fearless leader of the H2O Below team. But Clark said they haven't had many customers because of the complexity of the dive and the skill required. The narrow passageways inside the ship can make it difficult to navigate.
The men use different colored lines marked with arrows to help them find their way around. The unexpected surprises are what keep him coming back. During one dive, he descended into the middle of tens of thousands of tiny jellyfish.
Because much of the ship is made of aluminum, it is oxidizing quickly and starting to break down on the ocean floor. In another 20 to 30 years there might not be much left to dive," Clark said. April 5, — Navy announces plan to transfer Oriskany to Florida for use as an artificial reef.
December — Towed to Pensacola. June — Towed to Texas to ride out the hurricane season after delays from exhaustive ecological and health studies. March — Towed back to Pensacola for preparation for sinking. May 17, — Sunk in the Gulf of Mexico off Pensacola. Facebook Twitter Email. Oriskany: 10 years as 'The Great Carrier Reef'. Melissa Nelson Gabriel mnelsongab pnj. Show Caption. Hide Caption. Watch: An inside look at the Oriskany. Come face to face with massive whale sharks.
Don't let their massive size fool you. The whale sharks at the Georgia Aquarium are gentle giants. She served 25 years before being decommissioned on September 30, She earned two battle stars for service in the Korean War and five battle stars for service in the Vietnam War.
With such a rich naval history, USS Oriskany was dedicated as a memorial reef to honor of the thousands who served on board during her 25 years of service. Oriskany is a deep and sometimes challenging dive due to the potential for strong currents at the site. It is an awe inspiring dive, but is not worth possibly hurting yourself to see. Please be honest with yourself and the dive staff regarding your comfort and experience level.
This dive requires advanced levels of training, extensive experience and detailed preparations to minimize the potential for risk and is not suited for beginners.
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