About Revisions USNS Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg 6 miles west of, Key West, FL 33040 More Info Max Depth: 131-140ft/40-43m Average Viz: 26-30ft/8-9m Entry Type: Boat Bottom Composition: Sand Aquatic Life: Plenty To See Spring: 71-75°F/22-24°C Summer: 76-80°F/24-27°C Fall: 76-80°F/24-27°C Winter: 66-70°F/19-21°C 12/05/2016 9:00 AM LatitudeAdjustment 7/19/2010 8:48 AM

The Ship that now carries the name, Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg, has a long and unique history spanning two generations in service to her country.
The ex-USAFS Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg was first commissioned as the troop transport USNS Gen. Harry Taylor. The ship saw service in WWII, post-war immigration, the Hungarian Revolution, and the Cold War. After decommissioning, it even starred in a popular motion picture. As an artificial reef, the ship will not only be a recreational resource for divers and fishermen, but will serve as an underwater classroom for the Florida Keys Community College, and be a platform for ground-breaking research in reef monitoring as mandated by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan.
The ship’s distinguished history will continue in its final disposition as a recreational, educational and scientific resource.