HMCS Yukon (DDE 263)
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After being decommissioned, the 366' Canadian Mackenzie class destroyer HMCS Yukon (DDE 263) was intentionally sunk in 2000 near San Diego to serve as an artificial reef and scuba diving attraction.
The HMCS Yukon was built by the Burrard Drydock Co., Ltd., of North Vancouver, and was commissioned on 25 May 1963.
The Yukon was prepared by the ARSBC to be sunk in San Diego, California, for the San Diego Oceans Foundation.
Scheduled to be sunk on Saturday, July 15, 2000, a combination of high seas & winds contributed to the increasing amount of water which seeped in through the access holes in the hull, and the ship ultimately sank on its own a day early.
in 2000, the HMCS Yukon was the largest ship ever sunk on the West Coast as an artificial reef. She is resting on her port side in 100 feet of water just 1.85 miles west of Mission Beach. She is in a location that is accessible for both divers and fisherman, which makes her a favorable recreational area. Sunken warships are not that unique because most are spontaneously placed by an act of war or weather. In many cases ships are sunk too deep for any person to visit. Because of her ideal location and easy access, the Yukon has already become a popular attraction.
| Rig/Type: Canadian Mackenzie Class Destroyer C | Date of Sinking: July 14th, 2000 |
| Built: Launched 27 July 1961 by Burrard Dry Dock & Shipbuilding | Cause of Sinking: Foundered on night before schedule sinking |
| Hull Construction: Steel | Location: Off Mission Bay, San Diego |
| Cargo: None | Coordinates: 32 46.80N 117 17.12W |
| Length: 366' Breadth: 42' Tons: 2,380 | Depth: 100' Visibility: 15-40' |
