Sinking of an Aircraft Carrier | Free Documentary

[@FreeDocumentary]

10 facts&tidbits about the legendary USS Oriskany and its sinking off the Florida coast 10. The ship was named for the Battle of Oriskany during the American Revolutionary War August 6, 1777 (one of the bloodiest battles btw) 9. The carrier served in the Korea and Vietnam Wars. It was the aircraft carrier pilot John McCain took off from; to be shot down hours later over enemy territory, resulting in five years POW internment. It hasn’t been in use for over 30 years and 1989 was decommissioned from the US Navy registry 8. The US navy has an artificial reef program. No one has ever reefed an aircraft carrier. The Oriskany was to become the first. 7. Sink the unsinkable: it’s almost as much effort to sink the ship as it was to build it. 8 months. It took 8 months to prepare for sinking 6. Salvage crews stripped the ship of all hazardous material and anything reuseble. That was done in Corpus Christie, Texas. 5. There was a competition who would get the sink the ship off their coast. 4. Florida won. The ship was towed more than 500 miles across the Gulf of Mexico. 3. Even though this happened 14 years ago - in 2006 - the USS Oriskany is still the largest aircraft carrier to be sunk. And even today, a lot of fun to watch. 2. The Navy Explosive Ordinance Disposal team detonated the Oriskany with approximately 500 lb (230 kg) of strategically placed explosives. The ship sank stern first 37 minutes after detonation in 210 ft (64 m) of water in the Gulf of Mexico. 1. The Oriskany is ranked as one of the top ten diving sites in the world. The New York Times made a web video “Diving the USS Oriskany” it’s cool. There are several such vids for diving fans. Check them out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZm2qGeObqefY8k Available worldwide

[@paulbruto4897]

Whos going to dive on a old ship 500 miles from shore ? it would be better to have scraped it and reused the steel they didn't want to refloat the Titanic cos it was an insurance job false flag operation that's when the federal reserve become a corporation JP Morgan's and Co made their millions + the banks fund all wars so its another wasteful program as usual to sink a war machine like all the plane they through off the decks after WW2 and Korea ! 30,8-- tons at the current price of scrap usually 140 a ton do the math on that !

[@alexandermarken7639]

I think calling the USS Oriskany the largest Carrier ever sunk is misleading. By length you are correct, By Beam you are correct but by Displacement the US Navy held a SINKEX that exceeded the USS Oriskany by a fair margin. Of Course i am talking about the USS Archerfish SINKEX of 29th November 1944, That SINKEX holds several records. Largest Aircraft Carrier Ever Sunk, Largest single ship sunk by a Submarine and probably least photographed aircraft carrier ever. 3 photo's taken in total.

[@alexandermarken7639]

@Otto vonEarth read point 3. They called it the largest Aircraft Carrier ever sunk. in length and beam they are correct, in displacement they are wrong. ships are normally referred to by displacement especially warships.

[@macman6107]

USS America is the largest aircraft carrier to ever be sunk.

[@alexandermarken7639]

@@macman6107 Was not aware of that, thanks for the information. USS America is top in all categories.

[@dvvicario]

I was pleased to be the principal pilot who filmed all of the aerial photography of this amazing piece of history sinking.

[@seancostello4158]

what a great job! getting a chance to look at this piece of history, up close, would be amazing

[@shep9231]

You guys did amazing work!

[@sonora108]

I am proud to have served on the Big O as we used to call her. I was in the airwing CVW-19 with VA-153 flying A7-A and B's. 1971 thru 1974. One cannot understand the attachment you get to a ship like this until she is your home for three WestPacs which lasted 6 to 8 months each time. She is part of me and I part of her. Fair Winds and Following Seas Old Girl.

[@tylersargent969]

VA-153 Blue tail flyers were on coral sea as well in skyhawks til mid 60's!!

[@davidthomas4585]

Thank you for your service Soldier.

[@jimbogle3612]

I was there during the same years. Watched the carrier group come together in February 73 when our "supposed" involvement in the Vietnam war came to an end. SSgt Jim Bogle, Marine Detachment, USS Oriskany.

[@rickosborne4474]

Thank you, sir, for your dedication and service to the United States of America.

[@skydivinguy]

My dad was stationed aboard the Big O as a signalman from 1962 to 1964. I boarded her once on family day in San Diego but I don't remember any of it. I was only 7 months old.

[@garyfournier9419]

The Mighty “O”. I was a crew member from 1969-12/70. Strange feeling to see her go down! I was Asst. Catapult Captain, in 1970. Cat crew for most of my time but did work in Arresting Gear for a portion of 1969. Two Westpac cruises including months off Vietnam. Thanks for resharing. .

[@cliff8669]

My Father joined the Oriskany in 1972 to 1975 ... NAS Alameda. Six Carriers homeported there at that time. He was a Petty Officer First Class in Fox Div. Did a dependents cruise on her. Laid flat on my back on the flight deck and watched as we passed under the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate. I thought for sure we would hit the underside of each bridge. I have a Zippo Ships Lighter, ashtray, hat and patch in my collection.

[@wayneepperson4899]

I was on board from 1958 1962 we brout it out of drydock at hunterspoint sanfrancisco in late 58 best time of my life

[@byronmartens4018]

G division red shirt 1967 thru 1970 . Your name is familiar, when I was the red shirt between the cats during launch 1970 cruise.

[@seanhollway4774]

Thank you so much from Melbourne Australia

[@rogerbeam3426]

Thank you all for your service

[@trex9368]

My father served on the USS Oriskany during the Korean War. He was on board when they filmed The Bridges of Toko Ri, starring William Holden and Mickey Rooney. I have 2 of the Oriskany yearbooks. Amazing pictures documenting the cruises and the introduction of the Grumman F9F Panthers.

[@kevinmcmullen7891]

My dad also served on this girl during the Korean War

[@greatjoeygaming7870]

My grandfather served on her as well during nam

[@owlarmsgaming4948]

Man dad served on her during Nam as well , i have some hats and found a couple of year books he had

[@robertanderson1272]

@@marktorell2039 my dad was on the kearsarge in 1952. He was a Boiler Tender.

[@rj6979]

Bet they had a hard time of it fighting from an aircraft carrier, against kids in pyjamas with AK47s.

[@ThomasAdams720]

I'm a new scuba diver, and this was my first military wreck dive. It was absolutely astonishing down there! I can't wait to go dive again

[@Kraggers75]

My Dad passed away over 30 years ago but he was a crew member on THE maiden voyage of the USS Oriskany back in 1950. I really wish he could have lived to see this documentary! Every time I watch this, I always wonder what areas he probably walked and how many things he would recognize! It wasn't an easy cruise but he did have fond memories of the ship!

[@johnwells9839]

Same here my uncle Robert was also on the big O in Korea 😜🔧

[@lydipedia]

As someone who served on a carrier, watching this was somehow really therapeutic for me. Thank you for this documentary. 🥰🙏💗

[@navyav8r653]

Dam right it is!!

[@bryzabone]

Could you put more ads in please? I almost got 2 whole minutes of video before each 2-ad segment. Thanks 🙏

[@AndrewSparkfish]

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[@jamessullivan5650]

@@AndrewSparkfish not gonna pay for something that was once free

[@getrekt9852]

Just before it hits add skip ahead 10 seconds in video no add 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Matt_Maverick]

Skip to the end. With about 5 seconds left. Let the video finish, then hit the replay button. Bam no more ads!

[@banyakhutang9177]

49:43

[@reverendmark3887]

I served aboard the “USS ZIPPO” as we lovingly called her. For 3 years and 2 months in the early ‘70’s, I lived and worked as a dental tech on this amazing vessel. I did 2 WestPac tours in Southeast Asia, and on the 1973 voyage, even saw the eastern coast of Africa! I often dream I’m back on board. Not a PTSD thing, just as a result of it being my home for 1,155 days. I even worked on the decommissioning her, our department responsible for compartments Bravo 214 Lima, frames 135 to 142.

[@lorenzomaximo1818]

I served aboard Oriskany also from 71 to 74 With VA 155.

[@haraldpettersen3649]

Reverend Mark - Respect !

[@jimwhite6225]

Was on other coast. Cva 42 Roosevelt. Med cruise. Miss those days!

[@smokio5362]

Thank you for uploading another documentary free to watch. ❤️❤️❤️

[@geraldfranklin8685]

Wow as a retired US Naval aviator and a member on the USS America cv66 and the USS Carl Vinson CVN 70 it just brought back memories. Thank you for the video

[@thomasmroz]

America here too. Weird to think it's now sitting at the bottom.

[@hrep14]

And may she keep all the little fishy’s safe

[@drnoob1168]

Lol. Cute. 🐡 🐙 🐟

[@sallybest3902]

Cite

[@alisenaalibakhsh8426]

Lololo

[@scottl8137]

Except for the ones it landed on and crushed! 😁

[@natesmith5493]

Yep im sure they are calling her home now

[@Devin-O]

To see something meant for war being used to help the ocean is pretty dam cool. The amount of work and detail into doing this is amazing.

[@bretthonza2930]

My father served aboard the big O from 53 to 54 as a machinist mate. I found this video on VHS tape shortly after this happened. I showed it to him and there were a lot of tears.he loved that ship. He was on board when they made the movie "Bridges of toko ri. Ive seen the photo of him sitting on the hanger deck in the front row, watching Micky Roony play the drums in there cruise book. Lots of memories. God bless all that served.

[@armandogabia733]

Nobody: Fish: it's a free real estate.

[@hk-xl5vm]

The best comment

[@MRGHOST-xm8kz]

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[@cjlamo7450]

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[@MRGHOST-xm8kz]

@@cjlamo7450 I thinking about something 🙄🙄🙄🙄👂👂👂

[@cjlamo7450]

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[@Bduh2]

My Dad, a Marine, was stationed on an Aircraft Carrier for about 2 years and I was lucky enough (as a kid) to have visited his "boat" many times. The first time I saw it, I was just in awe of its size. To sink one so that it will rest at the bottom of the ocean as planned, "WOW!!!!" doesn't quite describe it I think. Great job by everyone involved!!!

[@sonaldosui8154]

I feel like it´s a waste of efforts, it´s the memories of many generations of marines and navy sailors

[@Bduh2]

@@sonaldosui8154 Forgive me for asking, but what do you think is a waste of efforts? The sinking of the boat? And, just to clarify, I'm asking an honest question here, no negative comment or any like that is intended.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

What a grand old LADY ! May she rest in peace and continue to do well for us all as a place to have wee fishes to feed us and return to the good earth from where she was born from. Great story !

[@vet791]

Saw her many times while I was stationed at NAS North Island in San Diego. Went on her once with a friend who was stationed on her. In 1963 the Oriskany, Midway,Ticonderoga, Kitty Hawk and Constellation were all out of San Diego. What a sight!

[@glennrishton5679]

I was on the Chicago CG 11 we tied up at North Island , Always saw the Ticonderoga, Kitty Hawk and Constellation. Saw the Oriskany in Subic a few times. Worked on Crowley tugs (maybe the same boat that was in this video towing out of Pensacola). One day down near Cuba saw the Constellation being towed to Texas shipbreakers. That was a sad sight.

[@stevetandysr.2816]

Is really sad and honorable to see "HER" become a reef . But very emotional . I served on the Mighty "O" from 1967 to 1971 . Walk from port to starboard front to back many times . I was a 3rd class signalman working on the island and could observe flight ops . Served with a bunch of great guys , ships company and air wings . Made 3 wespac cruises to the Tonkin Gulf . Was truly a pleasure to walk "HER" decks .

[@1corrsfan]

I got goose bumps watching her slip below the waves, I can't imagine the emotions of having the ship I worked on scuttled and to we it happen.. Wow. What was it like onboard? What was ur job there?

[@stevetandysr.2816]

@@1corrsfan I was a Signalman , visual communications . We mostly communicated with other ships via a large light sending morse code . We also used semaphore and flags for up close communications . Our station was on the Island , same deck as the bridge . I loved being out at sea . There was a lot of ship work to do . So when not on watch or sleeping , we were scrubing and painting bulkheads and polishing brass or repairing equipment . Thanks for asking .

[@samuelschick8813]

Steve, My first ship ( LST 1189) was transferred to Chile and later Chile scrapped her. I take pleasure in knowing the chances of my second ship ( BB 63) has a very, very slim chance of being scrapped or sunk as a reef. GMG2 Edit: " There was a lot of ship work to do . So when not on watch or sleeping , we were scrubing and painting bulkheads and polishing brass or repairing equipment . " I have a civilian telling me that sailors on ships in the navy do not do maintenance and just sit around waiting for combat.

[@1corrsfan]

@@stevetandysr.2816 no worries, I spent 4 happy years on a ship called the grand turk. It's a privately owned ship but we did the same things, cleaning,painting,climbing, scrubbing decks, on bilge checks and anchor watch, I miss the good old days. Most happiest time of my life. Also the most knackering. But well worth it.

[@thunderroad7289]

I felt that way when USS GUAM LPH 9 was sunk of the coast

[@cliff8669]

My Father joined the Oriskany in 1972 to 1975 ... NAS Alameda. Still have my pictures of her from then.

[@sidneytrepagnier1038]

I'm from New Orleans, my family and I were given a home to temporarily live in after hurricane Katrina by a pastor in Gulf breeze. Anyhoo, I remember the day they passed by the house, which was about 2 300yds from the shore where it was being towed for sinking, it's a sight I will never forget, at one of the worse times in my life.

[@leonardstark4806]

Hats off to the many individuals who successfully sank this ship. However, many prayers and blessings for the men who sailed her into battle during her long life. May she be a reminder that the hard steel and craftmanship lying on the seabed is American made, Rest In Peace USS Oriskany; Thanks for a job well done. ✝

[@bryanmahon7866]

I served 5 years in the good ole USMC. I am no stranger to loyalty, and dedicated service, to this, the most incredible country in the world. The savior to those around the world who needed rescue from tyranny, and oppression. And I'm the one who is honored. Now after all that long winded love for one's country. Take all that steel, and build another carrier.... I know people want to help our friends, and beautiful wild life under these mammoth seas, but don't think for a second we can do more for those wonderful creatures than what God has already done and provided. Use that steel...

[@tolook308]

The steel is being re-purposed, just in a different way. The Big O's final mission is to spend the next 150 years or so helping to build a massive new reef, teaming with sea life that will live on in perpetuity. It's a far more fitting end than simply carving it up, melting it down, and making car parts. And I do thank you for your service. Semper Fi.

[@shahriarhussain2366]

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[@xmadxtiox]

This is so bitter/sweet. A warship that survived conflicts and deep wars and be 'Unsinkable" to now seeing her last resting place on the bottom of the ocean where it will be hard to ever see or walk her glorious hallways ever again. But, at least she wasn't ripped apart for scrap metal. She is still doing a noble job as a reed while protecting fish and other underwater beings. God bless all who bravely served on her and are actually at home as we speak with their families annoying life. God bless the US troops in every section of the Mighty US Military. We all love and respect what you do. Thank you!!

[@Nuke21]

I'm at home with a bucket for small scrap metal pieces, saving it until it is full enough to take to recycling and they are sinking giant metal ships in the ocean. I am face palming myself right now thinking I am doing any good recycling.

[@kurtjensen7264]

Amen brother…

[@King_Zog_I]

You do know this is Beneficial for the environment

[@deividsrocha]

Dude, this is good for nature. I'm from Brazil, aeronautics always do this here in Fernando de Noronha. either with illegal boats or retired super-toucan planes. It's great because corals are formed in them, and in order not to pollute they take plastic seats and paints, currently Fernando de Noronha is one of the most beautiful and visited places in Brazil

[@Radbot776]

It’s America it costs way more to take it apart and scrap it than to sink it

[@tashalynn29]

I do the same thing. I have a box in garage for odd and end metal no matter how small. When I take it in, it is sold as mixed metal. I also recycle electric cord and coax. They buy that too. Not just aluminum cans!!

[@FliVids]

Imagine being inside the hangar with the water surging in. That was mesmirising power of the sea. And in history many a lost sailor has seen that...as their last ever sight. Not easy surviving internally as that water is extremely powerful. God rest those sailors all who were lost at sea...ever. And thank you too all Vets for service

[@abc-wv4in]

Amen.

[@GeeBee909]

I went aboard Oriskany went she was stationed at NAS Alameda. My brother served aboard her and I went with him one day to work. Such history. I remember standing on the deck and watching planes land at the navy base. Good to see it of service again.

[@brucewoods9377]

From an old sailor, it’s like watching an old friend die 😢😢

[@kevinmarkadano9163]

i can relate :(

Ok, Boomer

[@bimbong262]

Oh im sad i remember my friends are die😭😭😭

[@luke7522]

@ Okay cringe zoomer

@@luke7522 GenXer through and through. The greatest generation alive.

[@mjleger4555]

It makes me very SAD to see the USS Oriskany go, but it is fitting that heroes of the oceans be buried at sea. She has a second life now, that of a refuge for many marine animals and as such, she is again useful! Her bridge is at about 130; of water which is still safe for most skillful SCUBA divers. I probably wouldn't go that deep, I got a bit nervous finding myself below 80' comfort level once! Perhaps with a qualified SCUBA instructor, I'd explore her. I used to dive mostly in Monterey Bay, and I was all too aware of the trench so was afraid to go near it! I know that sounds absurd, but I also have acrophobia, which, I guess, works the other direction also! I learned to fly an aircraft to help with the fear and it did, but those trenches are scary, I know there's some pretty scary creatures down deep and I didn't want one of them to check me out! Goodbye, old girl, may your heart have fair winds and following seas forever more, as the marine creatures welcome you to the depths where you will become HOME to many of them!

[@mikearakelian6368]

My boss tried to get me to dive on the prinz Eugene at KWA...cruiser is up side down....no way! The bathroom placard and set of binoculars will have to do...

[@mjleger4555]

@@mikearakelian6368 LOL-- agreed! Upside-down could get one disoriented!

[@dennisyates1762]

You're an idiot for diving alone. Period

[@alipeacock3685]

Excellent documentary!

[@tomasthomas8563]

My 3rd time watching and i am still amazed at the amount of work involved in sinking this big queen.

[@Benji1969]

at 25:43 those 7 portholes on the front of the ship is the secondary conn which is a backup steering room if the bridge gets taken out. Ive been there on the USS Lexington CV16

[@xspaddriver]

I can proudly say I served on the "O" Boat. It was sad when we heard she was to be sunk but it was easier when we learned how valuable she would be resting on the bottom.

[@byronmartens4018]

My home 1967 through 1970. G division red shirt, (who felt like losing a family member when she went down). John McCain flew off and was shot down over Hanoi. Lost 90 guys per 9 month cruise times three cruises for most of us. We experienced tragic deaths of our shipmates and great joy with our shipmates and wondered why the people back home hated us for fighting the war when we came back home for a visit.

[@JDAbelRN]

My classmates and I did not hate you. We said a prayer every morning in Sister Charles Edward's Third Grade Class at Sacred Heart School, "let's pray for the boys in Vietnam ". You were asked to do a mission and you did it. God bless you.

[@mikewhite6288]

We never hated you guys, we honored y'all, and for those that did, can go to hell. Thank you for your service.

[@byronmartens4018]

@@JDAbelRN thankyou for your prayers

[@byronmartens4018]

5000 guys per cruise am I the only one that wrote?

[@abc-wv4in]

Many, many of us did not hate you. Maybe in some states, but not in Georgia. You did your duty honorably; God bless and thank you for your service.

[@mannu8084]

Indian Navy's INS Vikrant aircraft carrier was recycled to make motorcycles. Bajaj Company made and named their motorcycles as a tribute to Vikrant. Sinking a huge ship is definately an eco Hazard.

[@flexairz]

All hazardous materials were removed.. steel and iron rusts away.. is put back into the earth, recycling by nature.

[@zerogravity4749]

@@flexairz lolz😂👏👏 you freak nice logic

[@fukkitful]

@@flexairz Dude must have skipped the first 45 minutes of the video. lol

[@sthpac69]

I wasn't on this ship, but I do remember seeing it on the ditto tapes in the radio shack at sea traveling along in the Wes Pac in 1968 or 1969. I believe I saw it doing flight details in the Tonkin Gulf. I was aboard the Everett Larson DD 830- 23rd squadron. This is the squadron that lost the sister ship USS Frank E. Evans DD 754 in the collision with the Australian carrier Melbourne on June 3rd 1969 during ASW drills, (anti submarine warfare) . In photos that is the Larson tied up to what's left of the Evans. I still have my Polaroid SX-70 instant pictures from that tragedy, and they are still good after 53 years.

[@proddypapa7965]

THANKYOU to the ship and all who sailed on her for your service .

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

She was one tough lady. They sure did build her strong. Now she's serving again. Great documentary.

[@anij80]

I have served on a carrier. This is haunting seeing a carrier like this.

[@jimwhite6225]

Cva 42 Roosevelt hello there😁

[@jimwhite6225]

Forgot lost a lot of fresbees on deck!

[@annetteelliott1494]

Im watching from South Africa........very educational. Thank you.

[@BeardedRV-Tech]

I made her last deployment attached to VA-153. During the deployment I served on the CAG Lox crew. Slept in the forward port berthing directly below the cats and just inboard of the 5 inch gun what trip.

[@kenmosburg2445]

For those who do not know what LOX is; Liquid Oxygen is produced for medical and pilot use in fighters. I was USMC LOX GB1A operator. Semper Fi.

[@byronmartens4018]

Very noisy for sleep under the cat's during launch

[@bretthonza2930]

not a real quite place to be. Just thinking

[@APizzaDriver]

Navy Chief who happens to be from outside Oriskany, NY. God bless all who served on the O, and all who fought at the battle of Oriskany.

[@harveytalidong5319]

Thank you for your service air craft carrier

[@mikecurtis389]

Made 4 cruises on the O boat 70- 74 in VF191.Glad they made something good w/ her.

[@robertyoung3992]

It's called a ship not a boat

[@nanalcd5628]

The Aircraft Carrier never dies, she just takes a nap. She is beautiful and continues to serve our nation, the US of A.

[@Sl20]

The people making the documentary are awesome with angles shots are awesome they sure do not missed anything and the editor I course is a master with the roll b,a and c on,and on not easy job but did amazing job like always!!!!!!!!and rest of the crew are awesome what a nice job that might be working around the ocean and what you liked most!!!!!!!

[@frankdrake7759]

Awesome documentary - thanks for posting this. 👍

[@alberttomimbang2481]

Maybe ..it is their way burying a hero on her resting place to serve the nature where she once sailing..the sea.. the fishes..and still serving...it didnt die..its a bit emotional seeing the ship sank .specially survived in many battles..from the 2nd worldwar to the future of our time..the vietnam war...in my thinking maybe they are too emotional than us..as instead they want it to see its resting than to see her dying salvaging ..its a feeling of paying respect for a warrior " a Good Death"...

[@Kirbythediver]

I can't wait to dive this, starting my tech training this summer!

[@kevohwapipelinetransami4351]

The narrator brought me here again.... watching from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@marionjugueta5503]

yes thank you so much for free documentary good job im enjoying watching👍👍👍🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@davidslefort6541]

When they are put to the test and come out victorious that really gives them a sense of family that that makes them brothers

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

It's crazy how these beasts even float

[@MaulikPanchalChannel]

People cheering, but I found it Emotional. Its heartbreaking to see a ship sink.

[@alastorgdl]

A ship, maybe A weapon user by the worst criminal in human history to kill innocent people and overthrow legitimate governments...you must to be kidding

[@amychan811]

I know right I pity her too

[@tundrawomansays5067]

They’re cheering for their job well done, not for the ship. No one likes to see this even though all things die, one way or another. It *is* heartbreaking.

[@cleverusername9369]

It is sad to watch it sink, but think about how ridiculous survivable aircraft carriers are, those things are built to a standard of toughness that's difficult to wrap your head around. They've done a thing very few people have ever done: successfully sink an American aircraft carrier.

[@skygge1006]

@@alastorgdl worst criminal in history? I guess you didn’t learn the slightest bit about history. Learn history before trying to teach it.

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

That ship is a hero itself. God bless America.

[@SEmebu]

Why can't the scrap metal be recycled?

[@FreeDocumentary]

I have no idea. Probably because it contains too many elements. It’s the same with clothes. You can only recycle non mixed fabrics.

[@mq6620]

@@FreeDocumentary It is not eco-friendly underwater.

[@gunjankumar6566]

Because rusting is non reversable process.

[@SEmebu]

@@gunjankumar6566 It is just the surfaces of the scrap metals are rusting.

[@SEmebu]

@Darby Clark I think this might be the reason

[@annamelanie5151]

Soooo interesting, what a totally worthwhile endeavor! Win win for all

[@pangyarlee510]

you are the best!!! i love the navy make more videos like this

[@scottbeaudry121]

It’s a shame that the ship was allowed to be left in such a deteriorated shape/condition. It could have been turned into a museum ship.

[@politicalflashback.880]

It costs tons of money just to maintain it..

[@jumanuman7311]

It was deteriorated since the model was phased out for a more modern one, due to the similiarities between the newer model and older model, they tested the strength of the ship by dropping bombs to see how strong the ships were irl

[@Durchii]

"THAT BELONGS IN A MUSEUM!"

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

The U.S. Navy had over 6700 ships at its peak. We can't turn every ship into a museum ship. We already have 164 "museum" ships the products of nostalgic campaigns and politics. The proper thing to do is to scrap them for materials, and I guess this. Although I question the cost effectiveness of something like this.

[@curtekstrom9531]

@@Durchii Who is going to pay for the Maintenance to keep it a Museum?

[@marcelorodrigues5483]

Muito interessante o trabalho deles. 👏👏👍👍🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Yaman-D-Chhaya]

I seriously had tears rolling down when I saw her go down, Salutes to all brave men who served on this magnificent ship, also Salutes to those who did their job to last perfection and sank her upright, it surely was a hell of a job, rather a impossible one, love, respect, and warm regards from India 🌹🌹🇮🇳🇮🇳👍👍🙏🙏

[@StoneStraiff]

Lol

[@theglowingnugget7999]

I feel the same, there is something about sertain ships even though it’s a piece of metal. I felt the same when selling my car. Your not alone

[@Yaman-D-Chhaya]

@@theglowingnugget7999 I truely agree, it's the human emotion of love and attachment to something you loved something that served you when you need it the most that affection cannot go anywhere it truely stays within the heart and the soul of any human my friend, love warm regards and respect from India 🙏🙏

[@matthewprior3762]

She will be immortal now in the ocean rather than torn to pieces like most ships.

[@ramsoncole4605]

Bravo Zulu for a job well done dear lady, rest easy.

[@amygates245]

Amazing to watch

[@YamiSpyro2011]

28:44 oh my sweet innocent summer child If only you knew what 15 years later held

[@jonsteele1783]

i really enjoyed this, later i found another KZbin video where they dive and explore the lower decks.

[@yardsausage]

i remember the mention of this ship in the movie 'top gun'

[@BitterDemo]

I salute my best friend Lewis Ray Leivan who served on this ship. He was from Grant City, Missouri and was born July 15, 1938.

[@VinhNguyen-yi1kk]

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[@jeremymiller6324]

Or just pay $15.00 a month and never worry about any adds every again. I absolutely LOVE KZbin without having to worry about ads. Also when you listen to music you can play videos in the background while your phone screen is black. KZbin is 100% better.

[@jhonjuan8058]

Man great job that was awesome next time let me be part of this that was amazing. Love this stuff

[@briank7491]

My grandfather served on the Oriskany. Thomas English was his name. If anyone happens to know him or remember him I would love to hear about it!

[@horeageorgian7766]

Cleaned the toilets?

[@tomayrscotland6890]

I felt sad watching such a valiant ship go down to a watery grave. It will give the sea creatures a place to thrive for decades.God bless America.

[@texasbradley]

All the missed opportunities for underwater shots of the sinking is sickening. Seeing the anchors being deployed and the journey to the bottom would have been nice, I guess we will wait another 50 years to get another do-over.

[@fjbutchbragg8129]

My thoughts to..

[@Colinemes]

Beautifully done

[@umarbilal6150]

please upload documentary about black holes and make sure this will also for our region

[@tundrawomansays5067]

Well, where in the universe are you?! It’s not like we have all black holes identified never mind on a GPS.... But hey, drop us a locale and we’ll see if we can find one in your vicinity, get it wired up then get enough universe tugs to maneuver it into position so we can drop it on ya, OK? ;-) I’m sorry, my friend-It’s just that sometimes language translations add a little...unintended humor! Next Up: How to test the Flat Earth “Theory:” Round up all the proponents and have ‘em walk to the edge and jump. It would also increase the median IQ of this country by 30 points. All kinds of Bonus Points for having the ahhh.... “Patriots” escort them and jump too. I hope somebody has a sense of humor, smiled and everybody, be well, stay healthy!

[@johnburrow426]

Was on the Forrestal CV59, v2 division air dept. awesome ships these carriers, thank you for the video.

[@williamstecker7082]

It’s was an incredible sink but very sad as well for all those who served on her

[@MisteriosGloriosos922]

Thanks for letting us know!!

[@czar89031]

excellent job perform & all those crews including the bomb squad

[@ItzSnoweh]

Wooooooow , its a bit sad still😥 BUT I luv the doc they make

[@celticlofts]

It would be sadder to see it all broken up in a scrap yard. At least here she's still intact and serving as a marine habitat - and she'll be there for generations to come.

[@haukepowers8491]

Excellent documentary..The sinking of the USS America was just as noble and honorable....

[@Twinsdad6]

My 3rd time watching this amazing video. Reading through a number of comments (not all) and seeing some of the same dates and years of when people served on board made we wonder if this video helped to reconnect any old ship mates who had lost touch over time. Here's to hoping so.

[@ZMacZ]

49:36 For a piece-de-resistance, take some small bits of coral and place them onto the center of the main flight deck, maybe add some other stuff as well that likes to propagate top down, instead of upward. If there's already some coral there, it'll grow faster than from nothing into a coral. Some anemone and such as well, a small pile, neatly stacked for like 1 m2 surface area. There's usually some coral offshoots from an already existing coral reef that can be used for this. No need to break down any existing coral reefs, just picking up a small offshoot that has started growing in the sand somewhere, and placing that on top of the flight deck.

[@Herbymac0811]

Even though this was done in the 90's it sends a shiver through you. One thing you do not see in the modern world is an American aircraft carrier sink!

[@robertyoung3992]

the Oriskany was sunk in 2006

[@Herbymac0811]

Robert Young Yes, I know... And yet both statements still hold true!

[@TriStateFans]

I dove the Oriskany several years ago, what a great experience. Even though the flight deck is below recreational depth, the island isn't and is quite accessible.

[@driesdriesdehaan]

Really, man i bet it was so cool, can you tell me a bit about the experience, how much of the ship did you see?, is it flourishing as a reef?

[@zippienippi]

14:22 He mentions recovering some of the metal onboard, because it saves energy and resources. So why not just scrap the entire ship? I'm sure the project will be beneficial to marine life, and therefore the environment. But having to mine for new metal equivalent to the size of this ship, sure isn't going to do the environment any favours. *IMHO

[@DIPEN56]

LOL thats exactly what I was thinking. Glad someone thinking the same thing.

[@LegacyCatalyst]

Do you know where the scrapped ships go? It is more detrimental to the environment to scrap them than to reef them.

[@thebigitchy]

5:07 the narrator mentions that the Navy tried to sell her for scrap twice, but there weren’t any takers, so they decided to put her in the artificial reef program.

[@2dheethbar]

There are already ships across the world that have sunk over the past century. Sea life obviously had no problem making those their home. If the danger was so high, nothing would survive in or around sunken ships of any kind.

[@wheelmanstan]

dang, I'd hate to see my old ship get sunk like that, but better to see it turned into a reef than scrapped

[@leem200]

Kind of sad when you think of all the seas and sailors who she knew. Wonderful use for it though. Peace! My husband served on aircraft carriers.

[@srisri11982]

Very good documentary .on war ships but iam so sad and tears in my eyes sinking time of the ship,

[@alexanderphillips3201]

I´ve always had a question regarding sinking ships, why aren't all these metals recycled to build another ship? or they might be weakened and that´s why they are no longer used?

[@calestial2457]

I can see one reason, Over the years of the Aircraft Carrier sitting in storage, the metal gets rusty and weakened, Which will have impact on a new ship's future and durability, if they won't use it for a new ship, they can entire just sink it for the rif, or spend alot of money to bring her back into service which is a rare thing, most of the time they sink it.

[@fukkitful]

Pretty sure its not worth the cost to cut the ship up in the US. I've only seen it done in East Asian countries with lower labor costs. And I doubt the government wants to send it to another country just to be repurposed by some 3rd would navy.

[@fukkitful]

@@calestial2457 Any steel would be simply resmelted. So that wouldn't be a problem. Germany in WW2 got some of its steel from the British. They were scraping the German navy that was scuttled at Scapa Flow after WW1. Which had been underwater for over a decade.

[@Synx24]

it kinda hurt my feeling after seeing a legend sink

[@hugharyee8575]

Been always wondering why this huge metal cannot be cut into pieces for future use rather than sink this huge edifice? Any education here? It does bothers my mind a lot.

[@fukkitful]

The cost to scrap it in the US wouldn't be worth it. Ship breaking is done in counties with cheap labor. And the gov not going to send an aircraft carrier to another country.

[@skraminc]

the manpower it takes to break something apart, that was never meant to be destroyed, is incomprehensible. they even mention it in this documentary, the effort to sink it is very costly as it was to build something that was never meant to be destroyed. it was engineered to be an "indestructible" war machine that is the size of a small town. human effort and resources to destruct it are more costly and resource intensive than the rusting steel it is made from. if you count up just the oxy acetylene tanks that are required to ship break, it could fuel an entire local industry in the USA. just saying "recycle for the planet" doesn't mean much at this scale, more resources are put into scrapping steel than the benefit so it's a net loss on other materials and human power. also, iron ore is basically unlimited. not even close to being in the range of a scarce resource.

[@fukkitful]

@@skraminc Ppl just assume its a simple process to disassemble an aircraft carrier. Cost about $1B to scrap one.

[@fifty9forty3]

@@fukkitful: Many ships including carriers are being cut up in Brownsville, Texas.

[@delvonhall3469]

I am just seeing this. Great work to you. RIP PW….

[@zenwerkzarts4243]

My husband did two tours both on the Oriskany

[@claudethibaudeau2714]

This was incredibly fascinating 👍🇨🇦👍💯

[@fabianrob]

You know how much metals ,rear earth mineral that could entire ship recycle to make

[@hubbaman9885]

Amazing. I never served aboard a carrier but I wad not aware of the massive job it took to make something like this happen. (USN 2001 - 2009)

[@jimwhite6225]

USS Theodore Roosevelt CVA 42 1975/ 77 never was everywhere in 2yrs !

[@pluviosaurus05]

Every other US Veteran Ship Seeing This: *wait what*

[@jcarlo331]

I watched them sink it , it’s sitting just beyond the Pensacola Pass , it’s great for diving , the top of the ship is roughly 75 feet from the surface of the water , really good dive day .