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HMAS Hobart Sinks in South Australia |
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The ship is a guided missile destroyer, built in the United
States in 1965, that provided 35 years of service to the Australian
Defense Force. The 436-foot long Hobart will develop an array of sponges, kelp,
corals and fish to keep visiting divers fascinated. The warship is intact
sitting upright with its turrets and guns pointing skyward.
Certified divers with a Wreck
specialty may enter the engine room, crews'
quarters, the workshop, laundry and the missile launcher magazine.
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A project started in May 2000 finally became a reality in
November 2002 when the HMAS Hobart was scuttled in 98 feet of water three miles
off Warrina in Southern Australia. It took two years to prepare the vessel for
sinking in Yankalilla Bay. Extensive work was required to ensure
compliance with environmental and workplace regulations.
