US warship becomes Florida reef
A series of controlled explosions has sunk a World War II US troop ship to create an artificial reef off Florida.
The General Hoyt S Vandenberg sank in less than two minutes after experts detonated explosives off Key West.
Officials hope the reef will attract divers, boosting the economy by $8m (£5m). They also say fish, coral and other marine life will be drawn to it.
The ship was last used by the US Air Force to track missiles and spacecraft.
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The General Hoyt S Vandenberg sank in less than two minutes after experts detonated explosives off Key West.
Officials hope the reef will attract divers, boosting the economy by $8m (£5m). They also say fish, coral and other marine life will be drawn to it.
The ship was last used by the US Air Force to track missiles and spacecraft.