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ABOUT THE HMCS YUKON
In 2000, the San Diego Oceans Foundation completed their project of the acquisition, preparation, and sinking of the decommissioned Canadian warship HMCS YUKON to serve as an artificial reef and scuba diving attraction. She is resting on her port side in 100 feet of water just 1.85 miles west of Mission Beach.
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Rig/Type: Canadian Mackenzie Class destroyer escort
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Date of Sinking: July 14th, 2000
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Built: Launched 27 July 1961 by Burrard Dry Dock & Shipbuilding
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Cause of Sinking: Foundered on night before schedule sinking
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Hull Construction: Steel
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Location: Off Mission Bay, San Diego
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Cargo: None
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Coordinates: 32 46.80N 117 17.12W
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Length: 366' Breadth: 42' Tons: 2,380
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Depth: 100' Visibility: 15-40'
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