That's the trouble with today's economy,there is just not enough money.I think we need to put what resources we have into maintaining what we already have even though there are so many ships that should have been,could have been saved.Maybe we can convert some into office space,schools,community colleges,retirement homes,assisted living complexes,restaurants,hotels,condos,corporate HQ's,government agencies,veterans hospitals or care units and the like.At least we could preserve the structure while retaining some historical significances.By the way,I have always thought that all international government buildings,such as NATO in N.Y. and embassies in Wash.D.C. should be maintained in our retired warships of any size.This way we control the construction and can monitor and isolate as nessesary,just cut the moorings of troublesome partners,besides the awesome display of industrial mite.Sorry,got carried away there,maybe a subject for another thread...P.S. I do like the artificial reef and maybe a depository for the cremated remains of those that would like to become part of it...