WWII Sub's New Mission: Artificial Reef

The Washington Post | December 22, 1988 | Copyright

A World War II-era submarine used in battles in the Java and South China seas will be sunk about 15 miles offshore here and turned into an artificial reef after it is towed from Portsmouth, Va.

"There's no doubt in my mind that this will provide a haven for little fish, which will attract big fish, which will attract fishermen and divers, which will mean business for Ocean City," said Ocean City council president George Hurley.

Ownership of the 312-foot USS 324, which was built in 1944, has been transferred to the city after overcoming a series of bureaucratic obstacles.

The submarine will ...

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