Will a Once Glamorous Ship Become a Reef in Florida?

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Now on Gulf Coast, SS United States moves ever-closer to its watery fate

After more than two decades on the Delaware waterfront, it’s being prepped in Mobile, Ala., for its final (assisted) cruise and new life as the world’s largest artificial reef ...

SS United States to become world's largest artificial reef off Florida in 2026 after departing Philadelphia

Okaloosa County officials announced Tuesday that they expect to sink the SS United States, which sailed out of South Philadelphia in February, in early 2026, about 22 nautical miles (41 kilometers) ...
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SS United States' iconic funnels removed, ship will be sunk later this year

The SS United States, once a luxury ocean liner, is being prepared to become an artificial reef off the Florida coast. After failing to repurpose the ship, the SS United States Conservancy sold it to ...

Thousands watched this ship leave Philadelphia. It is about to get a surprising second life.

The historic ocean liner will be sunk off the coast of Florida early next year, transforming the Philadelphia icon into a premier diving destination.