SS United States to become world's largest artificial reef

The 1,000-foot long SS United States is being sent to the bottom of the ocean in a controlled, explosive-free sinking that is taking place about 20 nautical miles off the Gulf Coast of Florida.

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SS United States to become world's largest artificial reef

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SS United States to be sunk to become the world’s largest artificial reef - watch live

The SS United States will sink off the coast of Destin, Florida to become an artificial reef, ending long-running wrangle over its fate Historic ocean liner to ‘live on’ beneath waves as world’s biggest artificial reef Continue reading...

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