A historic ocean liner is being sunk to create an artificial reef
The SS United States was sunk in the Gulf of Mexico to create a large artificial reef. The vessel was purchased by Okaloosa County for $1 million in 2024. The ship will rest at a depth of 180 feet.
- The SS United States made its maiden voyage in 1952.
- The S.S. United States will be sunk off the Florida Panhandle to form a large artificial reef.
- Florida’s Okaloosa county purchased the ship for $1m.
- The process of cleaning and sinking the vessel cost roughly $13.5 million.
- The ship will rest at a depth of 180 feet.
Outlets: CBS News, Gulf News, Mongabay, RTL Today, RTÉ News, Stuff, The Guardian, The Independent, Times of India (Top)
Written by AI from the outlets' reporting and checked automatically; it can contain mistakes. How Daily Brief works · Privacy