Historic SS United States Ocean Liner to Become World's Largest Artificial Reef

A resolved rent dispute paves the way for the iconic ship's transformation into a major diving attraction off Florida's coast.

The SS United States, a renowned ocean liner, will be transformed into an artificial reef in Okaloosa County, Florida.
A rent dispute between the SS United States Conservancy and Penn Warehousing was settled, allowing the project to proceed.
The ship, which holds the transatlantic speed record, will be cleaned, transported, and sunk over the next 1.5 years.
Okaloosa County has allocated over $10 million for the purchase, preparation, and sinking of the ship.
A land-based museum dedicated to the SS United States is planned to complement the reef project.