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Aerial port side view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), being assisted by commercial tugboats, as it gets underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial port side view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Sta... More

A Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, throws line to the shore during preparations for cast off aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, throws line to the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

Aerial port bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial port bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A Confederate flag captured from the CSS Hampton lies on a protective sheet during a ceremony celebrating the transfer of ownership of the flag from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society.

A Confederate flag captured from the CSS Hampton lies on a protective ...

WASHINGTON (Jul. 31, 2013) A Confederate flag captured from the CSS Hampton lies on a protective sheet during a ceremony celebrating the transfer of ownership of the flag from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Histor... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency, speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility at a ceremony highlighting the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station. NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy, arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope), arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Emceed by Lisa Malone (far left), deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, the ceremony also included these speakers: Center Director Roy Bridges Jr.; NASA’s Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs, and William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager ; Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, ESA; and Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space S...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency, speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility at... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan, speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility at a ceremony highlighting the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station. NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy, arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope), arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Emceed by Lisa Malone (far left), deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, the ceremony also included these speakers: Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. (second from left); NASA’s Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs and William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager; Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, ESA; and Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, Na...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan, speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility at a cer... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan, speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility at a ceremony highlighting the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station. NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy, arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope), arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Emceed by Lisa Malone, deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, the ceremony also included these speakers: Center Director Roy Bridges Jr.; NASA’s Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs and William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager ; Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, ESA; and Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, Na...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan, speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility at a cer... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs, speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility for a ceremony to highlight the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station. NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope) arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Emceed by Lisa Malone (far left), deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, the ceremony also included these speakers: Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. (second from left); William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager; Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, ESA; Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency; and Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy ass...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs, speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Proc... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. speaks to the media and guests gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility for a ceremony to highlight the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station. NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope) arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Emceed by Lisa Malone (left), deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, the ceremony also included these speakers: NASA's Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs, and William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager; Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, ESA; Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency; Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. speaks t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. speaks to the media and guests gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility for a ceremony to highlight the arrival of two major components of ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan, speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility at a ceremony highlighting the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station. NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy, arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module (above right) of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope), arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Emceed by Lisa Malone (far left), deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, the ceremony also included these speakers: Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. (second from left); NASA’s Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs and William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager ; Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, ESA; and Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, Nat...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan, speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility at a cere... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA’s Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs, speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility for a ceremony to highlight the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station. NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope) arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Emceed by Lisa Malone, deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, the ceremony also included these speakers: Center Director Roy Bridges Jr.; William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager; Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, ESA; Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency; and Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA’s Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy ass...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA’s Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs, speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Proc... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. speaks to the media and guests gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility for a ceremony to highlight the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station. NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope) arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Emceed by Lisa Malone (far left), deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, the ceremony also included these speakers: NASA's Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs, and William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager; Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, ESA; Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency; Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. speaks t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. speaks to the media and guests gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility for a ceremony to highlight the arrival of two major components of ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, European Space Agency (ESA), speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility at a ceremony highlighting the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station. NASA's Node 2, built by ESA in Italy, arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope), arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Emceed by Lisa Malone, deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, the ceremony also included these speakers: Center Director Roy Bridges Jr.; NASA’s Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs and William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager; Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency; and Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Alan Thirkettle, International Space St...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, European Space Agency (ESA), speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facil... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. speaks to the media and guests gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility for a ceremony to highlight the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station. NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope) arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Emceed by Lisa Malone (left) , deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, the ceremony also included these speakers: NASA's Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs, and William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager; Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, ESA; Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency; Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. speaks t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. speaks to the media and guests gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility for a ceremony to highlight the arrival of two major components of ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, media and guests listen intently to remarks during a ceremony to highlight the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station. NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope) arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Emceed by Lisa Malone, deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, the ceremony included these speakers: KSC Director Roy Bridges Jr.; NASA's Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs, and William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager; Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, ESA; Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency; Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, media and guests listen intently to remarks during a ceremony to highlight the arrival of two major components of the International Space ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lisa Malone, deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, emcees a ceremony in the Space Station Processing Facility to highlight the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station. NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope) arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Speakers at the ceremony included KSC Director Roy Bridges Jr.; NASA's Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs, and William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager; Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, ESA; Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency; Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lisa Malone, deputy director of Externa...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lisa Malone, deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, emcees a ceremony in the Space Station Processing Facility to highlight the arrival of two majo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency, speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility at a ceremony highlighting the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station. NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy, arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope), arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Emceed by Lisa Malone, deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, the ceremony also included these speakers: Center Director Roy Bridges Jr.; NASA’s Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs and William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager; Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, ESA; and Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space St...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency, speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility at ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs, speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility for a ceremony to highlight the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station. NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope) arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Emceed by Lisa Malone (far left), deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, the ceremony also included these speakers: Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. (second from left); William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager; Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, ESA; Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency; and Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy asso...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs, speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Proce... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a ceremony highlighting the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station, William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager, points to one of the components as he speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility. NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy, arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope), arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Emceed by Lisa Malone, deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, the ceremony also included these speakers: Center Director Roy Bridges Jr.; NASA’s Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs; Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, ESA; Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency; and Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a ceremony highlighting the arrival ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a ceremony highlighting the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station, William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager, points to one... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, European Space Agency (ESA), speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility at a ceremony highlighting the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station. NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy, arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope), arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Emceed by Lisa Malone, deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, the ceremony also included these speakers: Center Director Roy Bridges Jr.; NASA’s Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs and William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager; Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency; and Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Alan Thirkettle, International Space St...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, European Space Agency (ESA), speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facil... More

US Navy (USN) Divers from the Resolve Marine Group discuss maintenance options during the preparations for the sinking of the decommissioned USN Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), on the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The Carrier is undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

US Navy (USN) Divers from the Resolve Marine Group discuss maintenance...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

A view inside the decommissioned USN Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The Carrier is undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After the ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A view inside the decommissioned USN Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the flight deck of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr.Beddy McBride and Mr. Allen Dunbar, both Engineering Technicians for Computer Science Corporation (C.S.C.), overlook operations at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL), as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking. The ORISKANY will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the flight deck of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

Onboard the flight deck of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Beddy McBride an Engineering Technician for Computer Science Corporation, prepares line during preparations as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking. The ORISKANY will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the flight deck of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

Onboard the flight deck of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Beddy McBride an Engineering Technician for Computer Science Corporation, cuts away metal piping in order to create a camera placement during preparations as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking. The ORISKANY will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the flight deck of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

A US Navy (USN) personnel conduct a pier-side press conference at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL) for the decommissioned USN Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CVA 34), as the ship makes final preparations for sinking. The ORISKANY is schedule to be scuttled 22 miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After the ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the Navy to the State of Florida

A US Navy (USN) personnel conduct a pier-side press conference at Nava...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Gary Nichols, CIV Release Status... More

A view inside the decommissioned USN Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The Carrier is undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A view inside the decommissioned USN Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Mr. Eric Foresman, a Diver for the Resolve Marine Group, prepares and checks his equipment in preparation for an upcoming dive at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The Divers from Resolve Marine Group are aiding in the operations as the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking. The ORISKANY will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Mr. Eric Foresman, a Diver for the Resolve Marine Group, prepares and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

A US Navy (USN) Diver welds in an area aboard the decommissioned USN Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The Carrier is undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A US Navy (USN) Diver welds in an area aboard the decommissioned USN I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A view inside the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The Carrier is undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A view inside the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A starboard bow view of the decommissioned USN Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The Carrier is undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A starboard bow view of the decommissioned USN Intrepid Class Aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) Larry Jones, USN Inactive Ship Program Manager, talks to reporters about the decommissioned Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CVA 34), during preparations to sink the vessel, conducted at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY is scheduled to be scuttled 22 miles south of Florida in approximately 212 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After the ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the Navy to the State of Florida

US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) Larry Jones, USN Inactive Ship Program Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release St... More

A US Navy (USN) Diver prepares for a dive aboard the decommissioned USN Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The Carrier is undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A US Navy (USN) Diver prepares for a dive aboard the decommissioned US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Richard Moorehead III, an employee with the Resolve Marine Group, prepares to pump water out of compartments so they will be dry for bombing technicians to place explosives as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, orida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of...

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Richard Moorehead III, an emp... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Russel Ward, Dive Supervisor for the Resolve Marine Group, welds together hatch holders as part of the necessary maintenance as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Resolve Marine Group employee, Mr. Robert Luna sweeps dust and debris from the escalator aboard the decommissioned Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CVA 34), during preparations to sink the vessel, conducted at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY is schedule to be scuttled 22 miles south of Florida in approximately 212 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After the ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the Navy to the State of Florida. (SUBSTANDARD)

Resolve Marine Group employee, Mr. Robert Luna sweeps dust and debris ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release St... More

Onboard decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Richard Moorehead III, an employee with Resolve Marine Group, pulls hoses into Carrier ensure water is pumping out of certain compartments in preparation for placement of explosives, as Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches bottom, ownership of vessel will transfer from...

Onboard decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Richard Moorehead III, an emp... More

A Diver from the Resolve Marine Group signals his readiness for an upcoming dive as the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22 miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212 feet of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A Diver from the Resolve Marine Group signals his readiness for an upc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Robert Luna, an employee with the Resolve Marine Group, sweeps dust and debris from the escalator as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Stuart Saches, Explosives Coordinator from Aberdeen Test Center, makes his way down the ladder well to measure and confirm where explosives will be placed as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Onboard the flight deckdecommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Robert E. Lee, an employee with the Resolve Marine Group, lends a hand to fellow workers during maintenance operations, as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the flight deckdecommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Joe Olvera, an employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cuts holes into the flight deck to ensure cables are connected to anchor the ship as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Resolve Marine Group employees, Mr. Aaron Nahapetian (left), and Mr. Robert Lee Jr. begin pulling cable in off the flilght deck of USS ORISKANY (CVA-34) during preparations to sink the vessel, conducted at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY is schedule to be scuttled 22 miles south of Florida in approximately 212 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After the ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the Navy to the State of Florida

Resolve Marine Group employees, Mr. Aaron Nahapetian (left), and Mr. R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release St... More

Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, lay out the anchor chain on the flight deck aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, lay out the anchor ch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Onboard the flight deck decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), Mr. Joe Olvera, an employee with the Resolve Marine Group, clears away the portions of the deck during maintenance as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the flight deck decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), a USN Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Detachment 12, spools out detonation cord, as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership ofthe vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), a USN Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Detachment 12, finalize preparations as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), USN Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit 6 (EODMU-6), Detachment 12, finalize preparations as the carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22 miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212 feet of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Sw/Dv) Eric Lippman, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), a USN Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Detachment 12, finalizes preparations as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of thevessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), USN Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Detachment 12, finalize preparations as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), USN Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Mobile Unit Six (EODMU-6), Detachment 12, finalize preparations as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, remove mooring lines from the deck cleats as the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, remove mooring lines ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Releas... More

Mr. Mike Hajek Jr., a former US Navy (USN) Sailor who served aboard the now decommissioned USN Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) from 1949 to 1954, renders a final salute, as it makes its final trip to sea while under tow, near Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Mr. Mike Hajek Jr., a former US Navy (USN) Sailor who served aboard th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Gary Nichols, CIV Release Status... More

Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cut away the anchor chain from the hozzel aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as the Carrier undergoes final preparations for its scheduled sinking, while moored to the pier at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer fromthe USN to the State of Florida

Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cut away the anchor c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Mr. Warren Heist (left), a former US Navy (USN) Sailor who served aboard the now decommissioned USN Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) from 1962 to 1965, and his wife, Sis Heist, pay their last respects as the carrier makes its final trip to sea while under tow, near Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Mr. Warren Heist (left), a former US Navy (USN) Sailor who served aboa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Gary Nichols, CIV Release Status... More

Former Sailors who once served aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), and interested onlookers, observe as the carrier makes its final trip to sea while under tow, near Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Former Sailors who once served aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Gary Nichols, CIV Release Status... More

Aerial starboard bow view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), under tow by a commercial tugboat, as it gets underway after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial starboard bow view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Int...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Sta... More

Aerial starboard side view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial starboard side view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) In...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Sta... More

A starboard bow view of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it is towed out to sea, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A starboard bow view of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A former Sailor who was once stationed aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), looks on as the carrier makes her final trip to sea while under tow, near Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A former Sailor who was once stationed aboard the decommissioned US Na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Releas... More

Commercial Tugboats are uses to nudge the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) away from the pier, as it prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Commercial Tugboats are uses to nudge the decommissioned US Navy (USN)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

A starboard bow view of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it is towed out to sea, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A starboard bow view of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial bow view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), under tow by a seagoing tugboat, as it gets underway after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial bow view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Sta... More

Civilian employees with the Resolve Marine Group, heave towing line aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Civilian employees with the Resolve Marine Group, heave towing line ab...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

A Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cuts away mooring chains aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cuts away mooring c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

Members of the local and national media gathered along the sea wall to interview former Sailors and to document the last voyage of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it makes its final trip to sea while under tow, near Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Members of the local and national media gathered along the sea wall to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Gary Nichols, CIV Release Status... More

A Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cuts away mooring chains aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cuts away mooring c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

Members of the local and national media gathered along the sea wall to interview former Sailors and to document the last voyage of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it makes its final trip to sea while under tow, near Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Members of the local and national media gathered along the sea wall to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Gary Nichols, CIV Release Status... More

An Officer from the Pensacola Police Department (PPD), Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Team adds some color to the superstructure of the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) as it prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

An Officer from the Pensacola Police Department (PPD), Special Weapons...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release ... More

Aerial starboard side view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as it prepares to get underway, after undergoing final preparations for its scheduled sinking at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial starboard side view showing the decommissioned US Navy (USN) In...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Sta... More

Two former Sailors who were once stationed aboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), looks on as the carrier makes its final trip to sea while under tow, near Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Florida (FL). The ORISKANY will be towed 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Two former Sailors who were once stationed aboard the decommissioned U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Releas... More

A starboard bow view of the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), resting at anchor after arriving at its final destination 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A starboard bow view of the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view from onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as the ship drops anchor after arriving at its final destination 22-miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A view from onboard the decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the flight deck decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), a civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cuts away cables holding the anchor chains during final preparations after the carrier arrived at its final destination 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL), in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the flight deck decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Inside the forecastle deck onboard the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), a civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group, cuts away the towing chains as the ships arrives at its final destination 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Inside the forecastle deck onboard the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) In...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the flight deck decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), civilian employees with the Resolve Marine Group, prepare the anchor chains during final preparations after the carrier arrived at its final destination 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL), in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Onboard the flight deck decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial port bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial port bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Aerial port bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) as explosive charges designed to sink the carrier explode. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial port bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking to the ocean floor, 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port side view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) as explosive charges designed to sink the carrier explode. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida. Hundreds of commercial boats (visible in the background) were on hand to witness the event

A port side view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Cla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Aerial starboard side stern view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial starboard side stern view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A US Navy (USN) SH-3 Sea King helicopter circles over the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), to conduct a final check before its sinking. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A US Navy (USN) SH-3 Sea King helicopter circles over the Decommission...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group aboard the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) (left), talk with co-workers aboard a seagoing tugboat, as the carrier arrives at its final destination 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, where it will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Civilian employee with the Resolve Marine Group aboard the Decommissio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oriskany (CVA 34) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An onlooker aboard the Motor Vessel (MV) POWHATAN (former USNS POWHATAN T-ATF-166), talks on the phone in disbelief as he describes where the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sat and sank 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

An onlooker aboard the Motor Vessel (MV) POWHATAN (former USNS POWHATA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A monitoring vessel remains on site as the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sank the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A monitoring vessel remains on site as the Decommissioned US Navy (USN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Aerial view showing the bow of the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) as the ship sinks. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial view showing the bow of the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking to the ocean floor, 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial port bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) as explosive charges designed to sink the carrier explode. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial port bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

The Motor Vessel (MV) POWHATAN (former USNS POWHATAN T-ATF-166), is escorted by US Navy (USN) Patrol Craft, as members of the local and national media arrive on scene, 22 miles south of Pensacola in approximately 212 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico to witness the sinking of the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34). The ORISKANY will become the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

The Motor Vessel (MV) POWHATAN (former USNS POWHATAN T-ATF-166), is es...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial stern on view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial stern on view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

A plume of smoke rises from the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34), as explosive charges designed to sink the carrier explode. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A plume of smoke rises from the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking to the ocean floor, 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

A starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial starboard bow view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Int...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Sailors aboard a 28-foot Dauntless Sea-Ark high-speed patrol boat patrol the area before the sinking of the US Navy (USN) Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34). The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Sailors aboard a 28-fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PHAN David Quillen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard a 28-foot Dauntless Sea-Ark high-speed patrol boat witness the sinking of the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34). The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard a 28-foot Dauntless Sea-Ark high-speed pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Jackey Bratt, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aerial starboard side stern view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (USN) Intrepid Class Aircraft Carrier USS ORISKANY (CV 34) sinking. The carrier will rest on the sea floor 22-miles south of Pensacola, Florida (FL) in approximately 212-ft. of water in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming the largest ship ever intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. After ORISKANY reaches the bottom, ownership of the vessel will transfer from the USN to the State of Florida

Aerial starboard side stern view showing the Decommissioned US Navy (U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Aw/Nac) Jeffrey P. Kraus Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Bernardo Patti, at left, head of International Space Station, Program Department, European Space Agency, congratulates Michael Suffredini, program manager, International Space Station, NASA, upon transfer of the ownership of node 3 for the International Space Station from the European Space Agency, or ESA, to NASA. Node 3 is named "Tranquility" after the Sea of Tranquility, the lunar landing site of Apollo 11. The payload for the STS-130 mission, Tranquility is a pressurized module that will provide room for many of the International Space Station's life support systems. The module was built for ESA by Thales Alenia Space in Turin, Italy. Attached to one end of Tranquility is a cupola, a unique work station with six windows on its sides and one on top. The cupola resembles a circular bay window and will provide a vastly improved view of the station's exterior. Just under 10 feet in diameter, the module will accommodate two crew members and portable workstations that can control station and robotic activities. The multi-directional view will allow the crew to monitor spacewalks and docking operations, as well as provide a spectacular view of Earth and other celestial objects. Space shuttle Endeavour's STS-130 mission is targeted to launch Feb. 4, 2010. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-6512

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Bernardo Patti, at left, head of International Space Station, Program Department, European Space Agency... More