The SS United States ocean liner is scheduled to be sunk off the coast of Florida to become an artificial reef

Updated 2026-11-11 · told from many outlets at once

The SS United States will be intentionally sunk off the coast of the Florida panhandle to become the world's largest artificial reef. The historic vessel previously held the trans-Atlantic speed record.

• The SS United States will be intentionally sunk off the coast of the Florida panhandle.

Outlets: CBS News, El Comercio (Peru), El Universo, MyJoyOnline, PBS NewsHour, Prensa Libre, The Economic Times, The Independent, Times of India (Top), VRT NWS

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