Al Shorouk
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Ashkelon
F63 was built as a landing ship for the Israeli navy, and
was launched in 1967. She was stricken from the Israeli
navy list in 1996 and sold to Jordan. In the late 2000's
under the name Al Shorouk she was sold to Aqaba
Marine Park and scuttled 18.June 2008 to create an
artificial reef and dive attration. She sunk on a greater
depth than originally planned. and rest today on her
starboard side on a depth of 35 to 55 meter at Eel Canyon
outside Aqaba.
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![]() Picture: Ashkelon F63 Navypedia, Public domain Last updated: May 2019 |
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