United States Coast Guard Cutter Duane

The Duane prior to its decomissioning and development as an artifical reef.

Shipwreck Trail Information

Selected as one of the dive sites in the Upper Keys to be on the Shipwreck Trail, the United States Coast Guard Cutter Duane was sunk in her final resting place as an artificial reef on November 26, 1987. She was launched on June 3, 1936 as a search and rescue and law enforcement vessel. The Duane was decomissioned on August 1,1985 as the oldest active U.S. military vessel.

Site Illustration Scaled drawing of the Duane

Research Activities Ongoing Indiana University Field Study Activities

Marine Biology Documentation of the developing artificail reef

Diver Information Basic dive site information for recreational divers.

Underwater Tour Tour of the Duane via the web.

Nomination U.S.C.G.C. Duane National Register of Historic Places Nomination

Last updated: 22 October 2001
URL: http://www.indiana.edu/~r317doc/327/duane.html
Comments: Underwater Science Program
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