LIVE: SS United States Sinking Now as Historic Liner Becomes World’s Largest Reef Off Florida Coast
The legendary SS United States, a 990-foot ocean liner longer than the Titanic, is making its final journey beneath the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Once celebrated as the fastest ocean liner in the world, the historic vessel is being deliberately sunk off Florida to create what officials expect will become the world’s largest artificial reef. Launched in 1952, the ship broke the transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage and carried presidents, Hollywood stars and thousands of passengers across the Atlantic.
After decades of uncertainty and years docked in Philadelphia, the SS United States is getting a new purpose as an underwater attraction. The $13.5 million artificial reef project is expected to support marine life and boost diving and fishing tourism around Destin and the Florida Panhandle. Watch this livestream for the historic sinking, the ship’s remarkable legacy and its transformation into a giant underwater reef.
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