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Ship sunk as artifial reef

The Okaloosa County Artificial Reef Program expanded its underwater attractions last week with the addition of the 'Monarrch Countess' to the Gulf of Mexico, offering new opportunities for fishing and diving enthusiasts. The Air Force sank the ship near Destin-Fort Walton Beach with new weapons. The ship now rests upright in 180 feet of water off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach. It was sunk as part of a U.S. Air Force demonstration of a new maritime threat neutralization capability. The vessel’s deployment as an artificial reef was originally approved in the county’s 5-Year Artificial Reef Plan in 2023. The Air Force Research Laboratory, in partnership with the U.S. Navy, has been developing the QUICKSINK program to explore new methods of neutralizing maritime threats using air-launched weapons. The recent demonstration, which involved a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, took place in July as part of the second RIMPAC SINKEX. The 'Monarch Countess' is expected to become a popular spot for fishing and diving, contributing to the area’s marine ecosystem and tourism industry. Coordinates for the new artificial reef are available on the Destin-Fort Walton Beach website. Report with photos: https://www.getthecoast.com/air-force-sinks-360-foot-old-cargo-ship-near-destin-fort-walton-beach-with-new-weapons/

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