USAFS Hoyt S. Vandenberg

Key West, Florida, USA

The Ship that now carries the name, Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg, has a long and unique history spanning two generations in service to her country.

The ex-USAFS Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg was first commissioned as the troop transport USNS Gen. Harry Taylor. The ship saw service in WWII, the Hungarian Revolution, and the Cold War. After decommissioning, it even starred in a popular motion picture.

As an artificial reef, the ship will be a recreational resource for divers and fishermen. It will serve as an underwater classroom for the Florida Keys Community College and be a platform for groundbreaking research in reef monitoring as mandated by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan.

The ship's distinguished history will continue in its final disposition as a recreational, educational and scientific resource.

Canadian Artificial Reef Consulting is a proud member of the Reefmakers Team, working to turn this distinguished ship into Florida's greatest artificial reef.

For more information:

• Visit the project website: www.bigshipwrecks.com