Former Casino Boat Sunk to Create Artificial Reef South of Orange Beach

Former casino boat sunk to create artificial reef south of Orange Beach

A former casino boat, idle since Hurricane Sally, has been intentionally sunk south of Orange Beach to serve as an artificial reef, benefiting marine life and recreational users.

Former World's Largest Riverboat Casino Sunk Off Orange Beach To Become Artificial Reef

The vessel disappeared beneath the surface in less than an hour, and a sonar check later confirmed it had settled on the seabed.

Former casino boat sunk off Orange Beach, becomes Alabama's newest reef

A 400+ foot casino boat is now part of Alabama's record-setting artificial reef system after being sunk off Orange Beach on July 1.

Indiana riverboat casino sunk off Alabama coast to create artificial reef

State conservation officials intentionally sank a large casino boat Wednesday off Alabama’s coast. The vessel will now have a new purpose under the Gulf waters as an artificial reef.