![]() ![]() The ship is thoroughly cleaned, often with the help of volunteers interested in diving. Similarly, the interior of the ship is gutted of components that corrode quickly, and would be dangerous to divers if they came loose. Much of the superstructure may be removed to prevent the hazard of it eventually caving in from corrosion. ![]() ![]() To protect the environment, the ship is purged of all oils, hydraulic fluids, and dangerous chemicals such as PCBs. To prepare a hulk for sinking as a wreck site, several things must be done to make it safe for the marine environment and divers.
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