# @aldotcom on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rft4S9medXc
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67322538-aldotcom-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/7114a22a2b.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-02T21:59:46.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** AL.com (@aldotcom) — https://gondola.cc/aldotcom

## Caption

The Argosy IV became a part of Alabama's system of artificial reefs - one of the largest in the country - on July 1. The former Indiana riverboat casino was sunk approximately 23 nautical miles south of Orange Beach to create important marine fisheries habitat and a fishing and scuba diving location. The state of Alabama purchased it for $2.5 million from the owners using GOMESA funds.

Video of the sinking has been sped up 1.5x.
Read more on AL.com

#alabama #localnews #orangebeach #conservation #sinkingship #artificialreef #marinelife

## Stats

- **Views:** 2,010
- **Likes:** 42
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 2

## Tags

conservation, orangebeach, artificialreef, localnews, sinkingship, alabama, marinelife

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