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Caption:
The Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 12, 2002) -- Guided missile cruiser USS San
Jacinto (CG 56), guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57),
guided-missile frigate USS Hawes (FFG 53), and the Spruance-class
destroyer USS Briscoe (DD 977) steam in formation during a joint U.S.
and British missile exercise. During the exercise, the
decommissioned ship USS Wainwright was targeted and sunk in the
Atlantic Ocean. Ships used in these types of exercises are inspected
and made environmentally safe before sinking, and are disguised to
create reefs for marine life. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's
Mate 2nd Class Isaac Merriman. (RELEASED)
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