What a shame…
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Later this year, the Mighty O is scheduled to become an artificial reef off the coast of Pensacola. Execpt for the divers and anglers - out of sight, out of mind.
Just think of what could’ve been done with this floating piece of American history:
- A Museum
- A Hotel
- Resturants
- Shopping
- Nightclubs
- A swimming pool on the flight deck
- Etc.
All bundled together in the belly of a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars.
Could’ve done a lot more for the local economy than a hunk of steel at the bottom of the ocean.
April 12th, 2005 - 1:37 am
It will be used to test the ability of a carrier to take damage, which is why it will become a reef. Since its design closely resembles that of the current carriers it should give the Navy a good idea of how a carrier would actually respond to battle damage. Overall it is doing a lot to contribute to saving lives in the future, and for that I am willing to sacrifice a few million dollars in revenue.
April 12th, 2005 - 6:00 am
I’m sure that there are many more benefits than what I’ve researched, I just like to explore the “what-ifs”