(USS) Arthur W. Radford Gets New Mission

flatsixes · 08-10-11, 09:32 AM

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CAPE MAY, N.J.-- A former Navy destroyer will get a new purpose as an artificial reef off the coast of the Eastern U.S.
Officials say the 563-foot Arthur W. Radford will be the longest vessel ever sunk as an artificial reef in the Atlantic Ocean.

Boy, do I feel old. I knew the Radford when she was a brand-spanking new Spruance Class. Those of us on older, slower frigates thought she was Queen of the Seas.

A salute to her service, and those who sailed in her.

Growler · 08-10-11, 09:40 AM

Wow. Yeah, sixes, I remember the Spruance class as top of the line, once upon a time. Now (or soon to be, anyway)... a fish house. Seems hard to imagine, somehow.

Still, if they sink her in shallow enough water, she won't be that far away to dive.

njdiver · 08-14-11, 08:29 AM

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Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Wow. Yeah, sixes, I remember the Spruance class as top of the line, once upon a time. Now (or soon to be, anyway)... a fish house. Seems hard to imagine, somehow. Still, if they sink her in shallow enough water, she won't be that far away to dive. __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

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