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Old May-22nd,2002, 04:24 PM
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The Spiegal Grove was a navy LSD (landing ship dock) that was to be sunk off Key Largo to become the largest vessel ever used as an artificial reef.

There were a few technical difficulties though, and the 510 ft. ship sunk a bit early, in the wrong position. Now the bow sticks above the waves, the Coast Guard is patrolling the area to keep the incautious safe, and it's going to be a bit before she's righted.

Ocean Divers of Key Largo has a website about the Spiegal Grove, which explains it all in detail.
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