SS United States to be sunk as largest artificial reef

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The SS United States, once the fastest passenger liner in the world, is scheduled to be sunk in the Gulf of Mexico in November, creating what will be the world’s largest artificial reef. Officials from Okaloosa County, Florida, have confirmed that the 302m (990ft) ship will be scuttled approximately 22 nautical miles (25 miles; 41 km) southwest of Destin-Fort Walton Beach. Built in 1951, the SS United States was designed to serve as both a luxury passenger vessel and military transport if so required.

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