I appreciate the question. I think “yes” is the answer.
My understanding is that even as a country we have two different rules. Unless something has changed in the last few years, you can submerge a vessel on the west coast for an artificial reef. You cannot submerge a vessel in the Atlantic for an artificial reef. The same department makes that decision from coast to coast, but it's two different....
Again, in our case, with that wharf being handed over to the Artificial Reef Society, I believe that was their original intent, but then they were not able to do it.
I think it's a great idea. It happens around the world, where vessels are properly cleaned, sunk and used for tourist activities like diving and teaching. However, right now, unless something has changed in the last few years, I don't think it can happen in the Atlantic.