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SS United States sunk off Florida to become largest artificial reef
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The liner retired in 1969.
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Thursday, November 12, 2026 · Day 2 · Culture · Destin, Florida, United States · United States of America
The SS United States was deliberately sunk off Destin, Florida, to become the world's largest artificial reef. The ocean liner set a transatlantic speed record in 1952. Activists had wanted a museum. It is longer than 300 meters.
Why it matters: The reef will create habitat for marine life and attract divers.
Sources: BBC News , The Guardian , Phys.org · See it on the globe
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · Day 1 · Culture · Gulf of Mexico off Florida · United States of America
The 1952 ocean liner was sunk off Destin–Fort Walton Beach. Activists failed to save it as a museum.
Why it matters: It will become marine habitat and a dive site.
Sources: BBC News , UPI , ''Pensacola News Journal'' via Wikipedia · See it on the globe
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