The SS United States has been sunk off the coast of Florida to create the world’s largest artificial reef.The one-time world’s fastest liner was retired more than 50 years ago and has numerous failed attempts at restoration while being docked in Philadelphia.Okaloosa County bought the 990-foot vessel in 2024 and sank it on Wednesday (November 11), 25 miles off the Florida coast between Panama City and Pensacola, to create a haven for divers and a home for local marine wildlife.
Giant cruise liner SS United States is sunk to create world’s biggest artificial reef
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